H C T V is a long overdue project. It was launched on 09th August 2009 to commemorate with World Day for Indigenous Peoples, and is in memory of a 2 year old girl who died in July 2009 from dehydration as a result of diarrhea, as she couldn't be taken to nearest medical facility which is 2 hours away.
The grief-stricken father (right, with cap), shared how she suffered from diarrhea for just one
night and collapsed the next morning before they could get her treated.
While we’re shocked that this should happen in this day and age - especially when we read about medical tourism & promoting health care to neighbouring countries, all while the natives of the country are being denied basic health care. Although we’re sad about the way things are unfolding before our eyes, we realize we can’t just sit around & complain about the way things are. It’s time we do something and make a difference.
Together with a team of dedicated health-care professionals, we aim to visit the villagers regularly to conduct health monitoring & checkups, apart from providing them with information on hygience and basic health education where they can better manage their health. Worldwide, surveys have shown that hand-washing alone reduces the instance of diarrhoea by as much as 43 percent.
To be able to educate them and provide them with some basic medication, we need your support. The supplies we need are as follows:
PCM (panadol)ORS(oral rehydration salt)
vit B
vit C
calcium supplements
immodium (diarrhoea)
calamine lotion
betnovate cream
cough mixture
Other than medication, we also need:
torch light
thermometer
tongue depressor
hand wash antiseptic
spirit cotton swabs
Apart from medical supplies, we also welcome any other form of support. We currently require a video camera to document our work and a reliable 4 wheel drive vehicle to transport the health care workers and medical supplies.
If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. I John 13: 17-18
To find out how you can show your love and share your material possesions, please email us at health.care.to.villagers@gmail.com
