The National Cancer Coalition participated in the U.S. State Department “Operation Provide Hope” Airlift to the Kyrgyz Republic in September 2004.
The Need
Cancer has not been a priority of the Kyrgyz government given the exceptionally high cost associated with treating cancer patients and securing the necessary chemotherapy medicines. This has resulted in a great need, one that nonprofit organizations are beginning to fulfill.
Hospital
Cancer has not been a priority of the Kyrgyz government
given the exceptionally high cost associated with treating cancer patients
and securing the necessary chemotherapy medicines. This has resulted
in a great need, one that nonprofit organizations are beginning to fulfill.
Distribution
The official delegation of representatives of American pharmaceutical companies, NGOs, and State Department officials arrived at Manas International Airport on September 23rd, 2004 and delivered over $15 million worth of live-saving pharmaceuticals for the needy people of the Kyrgyz Republic at the official welcoming ceremony. Officials on hand included Kyrgyz Minister of Health, Ambassador of NIS Humanitarian Assistance Thomas Adams, and U.S. Charge d’ Affairs.
Result
NCC’s commitment to assist the cancer patients at the National Oncology Center in Bishkek means that the needy children of this country will have an opportunity to win the battle against leukemia.