Letter From AMHE Foundation
We have all been shocked and shaken by the images of destruction in Haiti as a result of the earthquake which struck Port-au Prince, its surroundings, and the southern portions of the country. The number of dead and wounded are estimated to be numbered over one hundred thousand and perhaps as high as two hundred thousands. The government and people of Haiti are scrambling to do their best. However with the devastating loss of infrastructure and personnel, their ability to act is significantly inhibited. The international community has mounted a swift response with help coming from many different countries and organizations. The United Nations and the United States have particularly demonstrated a commitment to the effort.
There is an immense gratitude toward the multitude of charitable organizations that are participating in this great humanitarian endeavor.
To all interested in the continued goal of relieving sufferings in Haiti and rebuilding the country, we would like to introduce an organization which is particularly dear and valued to us: the AMHE.
The AMHE (Association des Médecins Haitiens à l’étranger/Association of Haitian American Physicians) was founded in 1972 by these physicians who were committed to the advancement of medical care and public health in their country of origin. Since 1995 the AMHE Foundation has served to raise money and promote the charitable mission of the AMHE.
The organization has pursued its essential goal of helping to improve the health care system in Haiti by:
- Delivering lectures and seminars at the State University School of Medicine
- Rebuilding the students’ quarters at the School of Medicine (Maison des Etudiants ) and supporting its on-going management
- Participating in medical rounds and delivering direct care along with our local colleagues at the State University Hospitals in Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitian
- Helping to establish an HIV Unit at the State University Hospital, with the concerted contribution of PEPFAR, CDC, and USAID
- Collaborating in the upgrading of a Renal Dialysis Unit
- Sponsoring along with SIMACT, our colleagues from Haiti in some fellowship programs in the United States.
We are facing the most daunting challenge as an organization and a people. The AMHE is determined, as always, to play a leadership role in the administration, direction, and delivering of care during this crisis and in the years to follow.
In the days after the earthquake, a group of fifty Haitian American Medical Professionals from the AMHE quickly were deployed to the heart of the affected areas and this group is being renewed on a weekly basis. Indeed, they are uniquely equipped to deliver care to this population
We hope that with your help, we will continue our relief and rebuilding efforts.
If you are inclined, you can -call the following number: 561 784-8342
-send your check to the following address: AMHE Foundation 8142 Driggs Hill West Palm Beach FL.33411
-or visit The AMHE web-site www.AMHE.org .From the home page, press click in order to have access to the donation page
Yves J.Manigat MD FACS Jean Talleyrand MD
AMHE Past President AMHE Past President
Member Earthquake Relief Committee Treasurer AMHE Foundation
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