14 Aug 2014
FIMA Gaza Relief Updates No: 33
Dr Mohamad Hassan from our partner Arab Medical Union AMU in Cairo reports that currently parked at Al-Arish are 6 trucks laden with medical supplies. They r expected to enter Gaza tomorrow via Rafah Gate.
The next convoy is planned 3 -4 days later with supplies from Qatar Red Crescent via AMU.
Medical equipments needs as specified by MOH Gaza are:
1 - basic x-ray @ $80,000 each
2 - mobile x-rays @ $30,000 each
4 - Ventilators @ $20,000
10 - ECG ( 12 channel ) @ $4,000 each
20 - infusion pumps @ $1,000 each
20 - Syringe pumps @ $1,000 each
10 - trauma beds @ $2,500.00 each
2 - Anaesthesia machines @ $38,000.00 each
5 - Electric tourniquets @4,000,00 each
2 - Operating tables @ $40,000.00 each
IMA South Africa has transferred $130K via Gift of Givers GOG and another $45K on Friday
VPM has transferred $150K inclusive of $30K contributed by Kia Ora New Zealand.
Kindly ensure all bank transfers are in Euro. DWW transfer of $50K was blocked in US.
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Dr Ashraf Jedaar (+27836754103) Director, FIMA Relief
A/C Name: FIMA Bank: Standard Bank of South Africa Constantia branch: 025309 A/C No: 071848770 SWIFT code: SBZAZAJJ
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Dato’ Dr Musa Mohd Nordin (+6012-3200564) Chairman, FIMA Advisory Council / Viva Palestina Malaysia A/C Name: PERTUBUHAN VIVA PALESTINA MALAYSIA Bank: Malayan Banking Berhad Block C, Damansara Offices Complex, Jalan Dungun, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Account no : 5-64324-601324 Swift Code : MBBEMYKL |
Cases seen by DWW:- Maisara, six months pregnant, was shot whilst in the house. Her baby died because of shrapnels that penetrated her abdomen. Her condition is critical
A case of severe burns to the body. Serious injuries but not permitted to be transferred across either Erez or Rafah gates !
FIMA Updates No: 32
Breaking news
29 wounded Gazans now being transferred via Erez Checkpoint to Ben Gurion Airport.
Pictures attached. Imagine only a 4 member team of DWW & MOH Turkey doing an awesome & marvellous job.
I have my misgivings of big number teams entering Gaza. In our FIMA plan of action at most 5-10 surgeons are deployed at any one time. But ensuring a team always present in Gaza.
A 65 member team is umdoubtedly a logistic nightmare for food stricken and shelter deprived Gaza. Besides if bombing resumes gazans would sacrifice their own lives to shelter the relief team members - the Gaza hospitality is unparalleled despite their poor circumstances. We should not further burden our Gazan hosts.
Till time of reporting Malaysian team yet to receive clearance from
Egyptian authorities. Team Malaysia has been told to downsize from 65 to 20!
Dr Ashraf
Director FIMA Relief
Dr Musa
Chairman VPM/FIMA Advisory Council
Dr Kerem DWW Turkey notes "Many patients couldn't get proper medical treatment because of the lack of medical devices and consumables like orthopaedic fixators"
12 Aug 2014
FIMA Gaza Relief Updates No:30
Salams, Peace & Blessings
Apologies! Incommunicado the past 24 hrs. In the wilderness of the Kenyan African Safari! Therapeutic healing of the mind & soul in the face of adversities faced by the beleaguered & aggrieved ummah.
"Berat mata memandang berat lagi bahu memikul"
A Malay proverb which means:
"Painful on the eyes but even more painful on the shoulders bearing the burden"
But we remain optimistic of His help & succor. Allah says:
Nasrun minallahi wafat hun karib
Help from Allah & victory is near !
Dr Kerem DWW Turkey reports from air ambulance airlifting injured patients "Yesterday we sent 4 heavy cases, today we r trying to send 8 more. We r awaiting for Palestinian authority in West Bank to issue them passports.
We r still waiting for 88 emergency patient's official travel documents from PA in WB.
The wounded children in attached pics r in A Quds awaiting transfer.
Dr Kerem adds "Our Min of Foreign Affairs is calling up Abbas to speed up the process"
Attached an article in Turkish paper Daily Sabah on cooperation between DWW and FIMA:
http://www.dailysabah.com/nation/2014/08/08/turkish-doctors-heal-wounds-of-palestinians-in-gaza-through-aid
Alhamdulillah, this is truly a formidable partnership of 19 global relief bodies cooperating for a common cause.
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Dr Ashraf Jedaar (+27836754103) Director, FIMA Relief
A/C Name: FIMA Bank: Standard Bank of South Africa Constantia branch: 025309 A/C No: 071848770 SWIFT code: SBZAZAJJ
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Dato’ Dr Musa Mohd Nordin (+6012-3200564) Chairman, FIMA Advisory Council / Viva Palestina Malaysia A/C Name: PERTUBUHAN VIVA PALESTINA MALAYSIA Bank: Malayan Banking Berhad Block C, Damansara Offices Complex, Jalan Dungun, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Account no : 5-64324-601324 Swift Code : MBBEMYKL |
Update: These r the pixs promised earlier. Only just have access to speedy wifi!
2 obstacles to overcome prior to transfer:
1 clearance by PA of West Bank - Turkish Min of Foreign Affairs pushing Abbas govt to act fast
2 Gaza Passports must be recorded into the Israel system! They are still under an Israeli civil administration
Pray once Gaza is free they have their own diplomatic processes without being subservient to either Abbas or Israel InshaAllah
