It's a deadly disease that can kill victims in hours if they are not treated because of the loss of fluids which causes the body to go into shock because of dehydration. Hundreds have been taken to medical centers in central Haiti north of Port au Prince.
It is chaotic and the miscommunication, urgency and lack of medicine and space in the hospitals have worsened the situation. Its the worst medical crisis since the earth quake.
There hasn't been an outbreak in decades. The precautions can be as simple as Water Purification tablets and making sure that the people are being hydrated. The rescuers are very limited. Currently there are enough supplies for the next couple of days but the main issue is reaching everyone on before they die. The staff in the hospitals are limited but medical staff is being mobilized to alleviate the situation.
Many suspect that it started following the opening of the opening of a new canal off the Artibonite River.
We need that faith of a mustard seed now more than ever. I'm sure we all have our own issues and things that we are going through but God has called us to love our brothers and sisters as ourselves. We can always ask God for our hearts desires. I have family in Haiti and they are now in my prayers more than ever. We should be lifting this situation to Christ whenever it comes to our minds.
Thank you for bringing this crisis to our youth. I actually was unaware till I read your blog. Been so caught up in my own life for the past few days that I have not even turned on the news or picked up a newspaper to keep current on the lives of others.
ReplyDeleteThis infection is quite a tragedy. I too have family in Haiti and I agree that even if we can't send enough funds, prayer can make all the difference.
You said it. That's also the best thing we can do.
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