The Humpty Dumpty Institute Bulletin |
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Ongoing Shortage of Medicine in Kurdish parts of Iraq and Syria Prompts Canadian Philanthropist to send Essential Medicine to Those in Need
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| January 25, 2016 - For Immediate Release |
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| (Ontario, Canada, January 5, 2015) - A Canadian philanthropist together with the Humpty Dumpty Institute is sending much needed pharmaceuticals in the hopes that it will assist in alleviating the ongoing shortage of medicine in the Kurdish areas of both Iraq and Syria. |
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| According to the World Health Organization ("WHO") there are millions of people in these areas that are currently in need of medical assistance or support, and the situation is only deteriorating. (World Health Organization, Situation Report Number 25 08 June – 28 June 2015) |
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| The medicine is being donated by Stephen Arbib, CEO of MAG Logistics and son of Canadian philanthropist and Humpty Dumpty Institute Board Member Walter Arbib, who is already well known for providing antiretroviral medications to people who are among the most vulnerable around the world. |
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| "People are suffering every single day," added Stephen Arbib. "Organizations like WHO are doing a tremendous job of providing medicine, funding and vaccinations, but there is always more that can be done given the major challenges the area is currently facing." |
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| The Arbib family and the Humpty Dumpty Institute have most recently provided much needed medicine and equipment to countries around the world such as Myanmar, Nepal, Somalia and Mozambique. This particular shipment of medicine will mark the third philanthropic endeavor into Iraq, Syria and Kurdistan. |
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| Stephen Arbib continued, "The conflict in Iraq is creating significant challenges in terms of getting medicine to where it is needed most. While we would like to help every community, we selected The Kobani community, which has suffered greatly at the hands of ISIS." |
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| Ralph Cwerman, President and CEO of the Humpty Dumpty Institute said that "HDI was proud to facilitate the shipments of these medicines and to help Stephen and Walter Arbib implement such worthy philanthropic pursuits. The people in the Kurdish areas of Iraq and Syria are desperate for medicine and medical supplies". |
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| Closures of supply routes, high conflict areas, medical supply shortages and staff shortages are among the other pressing challenges facing Iraq and Syria which serve to culminate into a severe health crisis. |
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| "We should all be extremely concerned with the fact that large numbers of people are deprived of the medical assistance they need. This delivery of medicine is one small step but much more support is needed if we are to try and change the course for the health sector in Iraq," said Stephen Arbib. |
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| The pharmaceuticals will treat a range of conditions and illnesses and include several classes of antibiotics such as Amoxicillin and Ciprofloxacin. The value of the medical shipment is estimated to be $250,000 USD. |
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The Humpty Dumpty Institute is a unique non-profit organization serving people in the developing world through the implementation of large-scale humanitarian projects and through our work with the United Nations. Since 2006, HDI has implemented significant development projects in Angola, Mozambique, Eritrea, Lebanon, Armenia, Laos, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. These projects are sponsored by individuals, foundations and governments. In addition, HDI fosters dialogue between the United Nations and a variety of constituencies in the United States including the U.S. Congress, universities, and the creative community; all designed to help the U.N. become an even more effective Institution. To learn more about HDI’s programs, please visit our website at www.thehdi.org.
MAG Logistics is an independent, privately owned company, comprised of a team with an average of 25 years of experience in specialty aviation with a peerless reputation in the industry.The MAG Logistics team has been involved in all facets of aviation, and understands the business of transporting cargo and passengers on time and safely. Having vast global experience, our team has successfully completed hundreds of projects, both large and small, often times under very difficult conditions.
MAG Logistics is a Canadian registered affiliate of MAG, a US registered and owned company headquartered in Woodbridge, Virginia. MAG Logistics Website.
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