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Attendance: 16, including 3 guests; John Ramdeen, Naida Heyd and
Nancy Graham, speaker.
Program:
Nadia Hyad introduced the speaker, Nancy Graham, a Registered Nurse with 35 years of experience in varied health services in Toronto Public Health. Since 2005, she worked on several term contracts with Doctors Without Borders in Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak there, countries in the Middle East, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. At Doctors without Borders, she worked in several roles, including Outreach Nurse, Infection Prevention and Control Specialist, and Hospital/Clinic Nurse Manager.
Nancy Graham
Nancy's discussion included:
Introduction to Doctors Without Borders, an international organization providing medical aid. - Discussed determinants of health and locations of operations. - Explained roles of aid workers and opportunities for involvement for Canadian citizens.
Photojournalism Improvements and the Biafran War - Advancement in photojournalism allowed quick transmission of photos worldwide in the late 60s and early 70s. - Coverage of the Biafran War brought global attention to the horrors of mass starvation in Nigeria. - The war involved the secession of Biafra from Nigeria, leading to conflict with the Nigerian government and military.
Doctors Without Borders: Origin and Mission - Doctors and journalists formed a group to provide medical care to suffering populations. - They entered Biafra without permission to assist during the Nigerian Civil War. - The organization, known as Doctors Without Borders or Medecins Sans Frontieres, was established in 1971. Understanding MSF's Independence and Impartiality.
Medical Care without Discrimination - MSF provides medical care to anyone in need, regardless of their background or affiliation. - Even combatants can receive care, but they must leave their weapons outside the healthcare facility. - MSF strives to remain neutral in conflicts and not take sides.
Healthcare Services in Conflict Zones - Healthcare services provided in conflict zones with permission from all sides. - Services include vaccinations, maternal and child care, pediatric work, and mental health support. - Food and sanitation are also provided.
Medical Ethics and Humanitarian Care - Medical ethics involve avoiding harm, following best practices, and providing high-quality care. - MSF has demonstrated successful delivery of HIV care and treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in low-resource settings.
Post-Combat Injury Research and Implementation - WHO and other organizations conduct research and publish findings in medical journals. - Some recommended guidelines have been adopted as best practices by healthcare organizations. - Global Warehouses for Humanitarian Aid - Massive warehouses in strategic locations hold emergency supplies for global crises. - Kits can be quickly transported to areas affected by natural disasters or disease outbreaks. - The warehouses are integrated with local hospital systems for efficient aid distribution.
Ebola Management in Sierra Leone - MSF managed an Ebola treatment center during the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. - There is no specific treatment for Ebola, and MSF provides supportive care to patients. - MSF also conducted outreach, public health work, and safe burials, and supported the Ministry of Health.
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