SAN DIEGO, April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PCI continues to closely
monitor the swine flu outbreak both in Mexico where we have major programming
and staff, as well as in San Diego. Since Thursday, PCI staff in San Diego,
Washington, DC and throughout Mexico, have diligently kept pace with this
growing health issue, as we determine our organizational priorities and focus
our attention and resources where they could do the most good for the greatest
number of people.
"PCI is working to address the current outbreak of the swine flu. Our goal is
to assist in ensuring people have access to the information and health service
support they need to immediately combat and overcome this growing health
issue," said President and CEO, George Guimaraes.
PCI is currently implementing a 3-pronged approach to fighting the epidemic in
Mexico and the United States. In partnership with Americares and several
donors, PCI is working to ensure that much needed medical and disease
mitigation supplies are provided quickly to those most in need and most at
risk. Building upon community contacts and partners in the media throughout
Mexico, PCI is ensuring that practical, easy to follow guidance on prevention,
diagnosis and treatment will be made available to vulnerable people. PCI is
supporting and mobilizing its staff and partners in more than 13 Mexican
states, and in San Diego County, to ensure that the health care systems,
infrastructure and capacity that already exist can be readily adapted and
utilized to manage the situation effectively.
If we are facing a pandemic, the fall out in terms of economies, food
security, and vulnerability in general will require robust multi-pronged
integrated programming--it won't just be the flu we are dealing with, but its
associated impacts in already vulnerable communities.
PCI staff in San Diego, Washington DC, and throughout Mexico have diligently
kept pace with this fast growing public health issue, as we determine our
organizational priorities and focus our attention and resources where they
could do the most good. At PCI, we continue to strengthen how we work across
communities and countries to reinforce those strategies that are yielding
positive results, and address our underlying vulnerabilities.
For more information about Project Concern International, go to our website at
www.ProjectConcern.org.
SAVING LIVES AND BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Project Concern International (www.ProjectConcern.org) is a San Diego-based
health and humanitarian organization dedicated to building healthy communities
by preventing disease, improving community health, and promoting sustainable
development. With over 47 years of experience, Project Concern International
reached more than 4.5 million people in 2008 through life-saving programs in
Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
SOURCE Project Concern International (PCI)
Tom Stephenson, +1-858-279-9690 ext. 322, tstephenson@projectconcern.org
