Thank you for visiting lonestarhealth's blog. The website, www.lonestarhealth.org is officially launched. The Liberian AIDS Prevention and Awareness Program was initiated thanks to the 21st Century Scholarship from Northeastern University. The specific project aims are outlined under "About the Program" and are in general focused on raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and other medical issues amongst Liberians; promoting prevention strategies; and galvanizing Liberians to be proactive and involved in the rebuilding of the country's health care system.
Currently, the program is working to liaison with existing health care NGOs and international AIDS and health programs. The first event is a fundraiser for Hydro Clinic on Sinkor Old Road in Monrovia which is managed by MERCI (Medical Emergency & Relief Cooperative International). The clinic has 1 doctor, 1 physician assistant, 1 nurse, 3 midwives, 3 nurses aides; 2 cleaners and 1 registrar for its 1500 patients a month. It is lacking adequate medical supplies, equipment and resources and works on DC lighting, and handpump water. The fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday August 31 at Kendejah Restaurant and Lounge on 5828 Georgia Avenue, DC
Currently, the program is working to liaison with existing health care NGOs and international AIDS and health programs. The first event is a fundraiser for Hydro Clinic on Sinkor Old Road in Monrovia which is managed by MERCI (Medical Emergency & Relief Cooperative International). The clinic has 1 doctor, 1 physician assistant, 1 nurse, 3 midwives, 3 nurses aides; 2 cleaners and 1 registrar for its 1500 patients a month. It is lacking adequate medical supplies, equipment and resources and works on DC lighting, and handpump water. The fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday August 31 at Kendejah Restaurant and Lounge on 5828 Georgia Avenue, DC
Since the end of the war in Liberia the health care system has been working to meet the needs of the approximately 3.5 million people in the country. Information on the AIDS epidemic in Liberia is scarce and varied by source and region. For more information about the epidemic, please visit the website's links "About the Program" and "How you can help". The highest calculated prevalence rate is about 5.2% from the Interim Government's analysis, which is 1 in 20 people. Yet, only about 3% of females and 5% of males in Liberia have ever been tested and received the results. As citizens of Liberia and members of a global community each of us is capable of making the change we seek. If you are interested in becoming involved in Liberia's health care reform, please visit the website for more information, leave a comment on a post, or email anntukpah@lonestarhealth.org.
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