text: Inter Care Fights Infections in Africa: Our Mission for 2020
  Vulnerable children and adults are dying from treatable infections. with your donations to Inter Care's Appeal we can reach patients who are in urgent need of diagnosis and treatment to save lives.
  This year we aim to support the fight of infections in Africa by providing vital antibiotics and other medical aid. We want to reach the most vulnerable children and adults in sub-Saharan Africa by sending donated medical supplies to those who would otherwise have died from treatable infections. Treating and controlling infections continues to be a major issue for those providing healthcare in rural Africa. In these areas it is the most vulnerable (the young, the old, the poor) who suffer most. World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics show, following AIDS/HIV related deaths, respiratory tract infections are the second most common cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. Inter care already has large quantities of donated medical supplies, which need transporting to Africa. This project will enable us to acquire and transport regular, sustainable supplies of these vital, life-saving medicines. Antibiotics are crucial, but are not a complete solution. Personal protective equipment, dressings and similar healthcare goods will also need supplying so that infections of all types can be treated and prevented.
  Will you support a live in Africa?
  £100 could purchase/send 8000 tablets of Antibiotics e.g. Amoxicillin which can treat 380 patients.
  Your gift could make a massive difference
  Olivia and Melina's Story
  Olivia is just 27 with three children and her 2 year old daughter, Melina is very poorly. In 42 degree heat, Olivia cycles 5km to the clinic in Namulenga, Malawi with Melina on her back. Sister Martha was there to assist and examined the little girl, explaining that her symptoms could be signs of Malaria. Her temperature was taken using an ear thermometer that Inter Care donated. Luckily her temperature was normal so she was prescribed with suitable medicines.
  Sister Martha spoke to us about the challenges she faces everyday, especially when she has no suitable medicines for her young patients.
  This year we plan to send two containers of medical supplies to Africa to support our campaign and support lives.
  The first, is bound for MALAWI in Spring 2020!
  The second, is going to Sierra Leone, in late summer 2020*
  To watch our video on our campaign click here
  Your donation will support this campaign and ultimately, support many lives in Africa.
  For more information, please do not hesitate to contact one of the Inter Care team.
  *Our Containers to Africa have been postponed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We have to ensure that we meet the government guidelines and put our plans of delivering medical aid to Africa on hold until guidelines are lifted/updated.