By Kimberly Laney | Resource Development Officer
The worst earthquake to hit Ecuador in decades has killed more than 400 people and injured at least 4,000, with figures expected to rise in the days to come. An additional 200 people are reported missing and the national government has declared a state of emergency for the provinces of Esmeraldas, Los Ríos, Manabi, Santa Elena, Guayas, and Santo Domingo.
In support of the Government of Ecuador’s response efforts, International Medical Corps has deployed an emergency response expert to help provide relief in the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the country on April 16. Longtime First Responder Dr. Robert Fuller, who will arrive in country with much-needed wound and fracture care supplies, will join a team of local medical professionals to assess needs in Portoviejo and Esmeralda, two of the areas hardest hit by the earthquake.
The team will work to quickly identify the best ways International Medical Corps can provide support to local organizations and health facilities to help them recover. The team also plans to visit the Naval Hospital in Esmeralda, where Dr. Fuller has often worked as a visiting physician, to identify opportunities to support the facility. International Medical Corps plans to deploy additional staff in the days to come as needs are identified.
We thank you and the GlobalGiving community for your timely and generous support to help reach those in need of medical and health-related care in areas hardest hit by the devastating quake. We will continue to update you on our response.
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