DR Congo: Doctor speaks out on atrocities of rape

Violence in the Congo

As conflict continues to flare in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the rape of women and young girls has long been used as a tactic by militia to force villagers from their homes and tear down the social fabric of the community. The sexual attacks…
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Cyclone Victims Need HELP

Photo taken on May 7, 2008 shows an aerial view of a badly stricken village in Irrawaddy, Myanmar. International relief aid from Japan, Bangladesh, Laos, China, Thailand, India and Singapore has been poured in Myanmar till Wednesday for the country's storm victims, according to Myanmar's state radio, and there will be more in future. Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar on May 2 and 3 leaving about 22,000 people dead and 41,000 missing. (Xinhua/Burma News Agency) Payson, AZ. May 8, 2008 H.E.L.P. has been challenged by various partner agencies in Southeast Asia and the United States to respond to the tragic devastation in the country of Myanmar (formerly Burma). H.E.L.P .’s water purification and mobile telemedicine clinic capabilities are uniquely targeted for areas of current critical…
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HELPING BRITISH RED CROSS HELP OTHERS

The British Red Cross asked HELP to post the following information on our web site in an effort to spread the word about an exciting training opportunity in the UK. As this is a great opportunity to get more people trained and involved in disaster response around the globe, HELP is happy to ablidge.

British Red Cross Training Event

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Contact: Olivia Kilbee on 020 7382 4653 or okilbee@redcross.org.uK

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What is Telemedicine?

REAL-TIME MEDICAL NETWORKING & DIAGNOSTICS

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Telemedicine utilizes broadband satellite communications, the Internet and cellular technologies to allow field personnel in real-time to diagnose critical patient information with the assistance of medical specialist anywhere in the world. Think of it as video teleconfrencing with medical devices attached that can also be seen by people on both ends of the secure connection.

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H.E.L.P. Supports Focuss.Info Initiative.

We believe this has the potential to help in many ways. Here’s what it is about:

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Telemedicine Philippines

Floating House in Southern Philippines

HELP President Randy Roberson recently returned from the Philippines where he performed needs assessments at numerous remote rural medical clinics from Zamboagna del Norte on Mindanao in the South to Luzon in the far North. In addition he was asked to present telemedicine and disaster management demonstrations at the Rural Critical Care Conference on Mindanao and to government and military leaders in Manila.

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Congo Medical Support

HELP Med Supplies to victims of violence in the Congo
HELP recently sent badly needed medical supplies to the front lines of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Brutalized women who suffered rape at the hands of opposition military, often by multiple attackers.

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Operation World Water

BAD WATER IS WORLD’S LEADING KILLER

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

HELP water projects - Earthquake Colombia

According to an assessment commissioned by the United Nations, 4,000 children die each day as a result of diseases caused by ingestion of filthy water. The report says four out of every 10 people in the world, particularly those in Africa, and Asia, do not have clean water to drink.

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HELP Receives International Honors

SNCR Award of Excellence
For excellence and innovation, HELP has received international honors and recognition for advances in our cutting edge telemedicine relief projects.
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HELP Telemedicine India

HELP VP Passes Away

In Loving Memory of our Vice President

Paul Rasmussen

HELP Vice President Paul Rasmussen

Paul Henry Rasmussen, 65, of Payson, Ariz. and formerly of Lodi, died Feb. 27. He was born on Feb. 18, 1943, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Mr. Rasmussen moved with his family to Lodi in 1953. He served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1964 and in 1978 he and his wife Carol co-founded Precision Intricast, Inc.

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