Sri Sathya Sai International Medical Committee: Relief Efforts in Haiti

In response to the devastating impact of the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti, and with the blessings of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, relief efforts by the Sri Sathya Sai Organization began in late January 2010. Relief missions commenced in the final week of January and the first week of February, with teams from Latin America, USA, and Canada traveling to Haiti. These teams first met with members from the Sathya Sai Organization of the Dominican Republic and Haiti to ensure swift delivery of compassionate and loving care to the victims.

On Tuesday, January 26 2010, two teams of doctors and volunteers under the leadership of Dr. Jorge Berra from South America and Dr. Hector Castaneda from Central America arrived in Santo Domingo. They then traveled to the Dominican Republic-Haiti border to set up a medical camp.

A third team of doctors and volunteers from USA and Canada under the leadership of Dr. Hari Conjeevaram then met the other two teams at the medical camp. The joint efforts of all three teams ensured the effective delivery of Sathya Sai Ideal Healthcare. In addition, these teams undertook the task of assessing the local needs and available resources to plan future trips.

In February more teams of volunteers were to be dispatched to the Dominican Republic. As conditions in Haiti improve, future teams will be composed of both medical and nonmedical personnel. Young adults participated in the first trip and will be joining in future missions.

In a letter outlining the plans above, Dr. Narendranath Reddy, Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sai International Medical Committee and a director of the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation, stated, "This is a wonderful opportunity for all to work together and deliver Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's message of love, service and compassion."

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