In January 2004, the first medical team visited the country. Concentrating on the capital Santo Domingo and its environs, the team performed five medical foyers. Once again, the needs were great. The economy and healthcare has suffered in recent times. Many hospitals have little or no medicines. On subsequent mission trips, FHH visited some new districts in Santo Domingo and traveled further in the field. In addition, FHH has been able to send medical supplies to the devastated areas of Jimani. Horrendous flooding claimed the lives of hundreds in this town and a container with medical supplies was sent to the local hospital in town. Medical teams continue to visit the Dominican Republic yearly. FHH is making inroads in the most needed areas of the Republic. |