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Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) has recently arrived in Chile to help with the aftermath of the the earthquake there just two weeks ago.
It’s hard to even take in after the earthquake in Haiti, but the damage in Chile is monumental, and life has changed dramatically. A neighbor of mine, whose family is in Chile, writes that there continue to be small quakes, and people are still in shock, and still looking for missing family members. Large parts of the… Continue reading
The first team of acupuncturists is back from its exploratory trip to Haiti, where they were enthusiastically and gratefully received. The three acupuncturists visited General Hospital and treated over 100 patients suffering from amputations, crushed limbs, and emotional trauma. Many reported a significant decrease in pain and other symptoms; one man asked if they would come back every day!
Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) has also received requests to train local health care providers in the use of ear acupuncture for… Continue reading
This December, three local acupuncturists will be traveling to Uganda to train local health care providers in the use of acupuncture to treat HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis. The trip is sponsored by the Pan African Acupuncture Project (PAAP), which has been sending trainers to Uganda on a regular basis since 2003.
HIV is a major problem in many African countries; sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 67% of all people worldwide living with HIV, 91% of new infections in children, and… Continue reading
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