- Have you ever wondered
how primary medical care reach people in remote
parts of the world?
- Have you ever imagined
how rural farmers, barely able to feed their
families, can afford basic medical care for
their children, young women of child bearing
age, and the elderly?
- Can you imagine how a small
improvement in access to primary medical care
leads to significant improvement in health status?
"Some people give time, some
money, some their skills and connections, some
literally give their life's blood. But everyone
has something to give."…Barbara Bush
Umu Aro USA, a non-profit organization,
is dedicated to attending to humanitarian needs
of people in remote parts of Nigeria. These areas
of Southeastern Nigeria have become isolated as
a result of prolonged government neglect; poor
access roads and lack of other basic infrastructures,
like portable water, compounds the challenge of
primary health care education and delivery.
“The love we give away is
the only love we keep. ….Elbert Hubbard:
June
2004: Umu Aro USA completed the
AAUSA Clinic in Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigiera.
June 2004:
Umu Aro USA held its maiden 5- day Medical
mission and attended to over 1500 patients.
Medical professionals from various parts
of North America donated their time and
talents to the mission.
December
2005: 2nd Medical mission was completed.
Medical personnel form North America and
Nigeria donated their services
Since January 2006: AAUSA Clinic in Arochukwu
opened its doors for monthly medical clinic
targeted at sustaining basic primary care |
The feedback from the beneficiaries
of the medical services has been overwhelmingly
positive, and the volunteers described their participation
in the mission as one of the most rewarding and
enduring experiences of their life.
“We make a living by what
we get, but we make a life by what we give.”..
Winston Churchill:
Help us sustain our progress and
future Medical Missions.
| Make
a life by giving. |
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General Secretary
AAUSA
P.O. Box 810088
Dallas, TX 75381-0088
Email: ucheoti@aol.com |
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