Emergency Hong Kong

Raising awareness and funds for civilian victims of war and poverty. Promoting a culture of peace and human rights.
為貧窮及戰地地區受害平民籌集資金及提高公眾認識。宣揚和平及人權平等文化 Eng/Chi.

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For #donations
Bank wire in favour of EMERGENCY HONG KONG LIMITED
HKD Account Number: 035-802097966001

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#Kabul Attack in Puli Sokhta, 6 wounded brought to our hospital. #Afghanistan

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#Afghanistan #Kabul Attack on a minibus belonging to the narcotics division of the Afghanistan National Police. Early estimates suggest 5 dead and 7 injured. 6 victims have arrived at our hospital, one dead on arrival.

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New explosion in the same area, 3 more wounded (1 baby, 1 child, 1 woman) brought to our hospital #Kabul #Afghanistan

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#Afghanistan
Car bomb attack targeted at political party compound. News sources report many casualties, 6 wounded were brought to our hospital in #Kabul

[Rossella Miccio @rossmiccio]

This hospital is symbolic of a wider process of construction, one which goes beyond just physical structures. Together, we can build the foundations of a health system that begins with people. @mofpedU @MatiaK5 @JaneRuth_Aceng @DianaAtwine @emergency_ong

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This morning, 3 explosions shook #Kabul, injuring around 40 people. Our hospital has received 18 patients so far. 13 were admitted, and 4 more were treated in OPD. 1 was dead on arrival. #Afghanistan #KabulExplosion

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

At least 12 people killed as three bombings rock Afghanistan's Kabul https://t.co/S9JkSwnoHh

[Rossella Miccio @rossmiccio]

An important day for #Uganda and @emergency_ong: our Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Surgery in #Entebbe was visited by the Minister of @mofpedU Hon. @MatiaK5, Permanent Secretary @DianaAtwine and Minister of Health @JaneRuth_Aceng, sharing a common goal: healthcare for all.

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For them, a red T-shirt is a symbol of hope, a promise of safety and care. And it's a promise we intend to keep.

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According to the World Health Organisation, over 10 million people in #Afghanistan have limited access to medical treatment.

War is making healthcare more crucial - and yet less accessible - than ever, and yet patients know who we are, and how to find us.

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EMERGENCY’s work in Afghanistan is made possible by the contributions of @UNOCHAAfghanistan, @eu_echo and the @WHO.

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“The Surgical Centre of the international NGO EMERGENCY in #Kabul is a safe haven for war victims coming from all over the country. Dozens of patients flock here every day and a quiet night is rare.”

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@_MonicaPinna of EuroNews reports once again from our hospital in Kabul, meeting patients affected by the intense and long-lasting war in #Afghanistan, and the medical staff who work around the clock to provide them with treatment.

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Congratulations to tailors Nukhsha and Shler, carpenters Nazim and Jabar, plastics workers Herish and Bahadin and leather workers Gharib and Samal, who are ready to open their workshop and studios.

Best of luck to all of you!!

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Good news from Sulaymaniyah, #Iraq!

Days ago, we were able to celebrate with 14 former patients from our Centre for Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration, and award them certificates for the vocational training courses they completed.

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... #Afghanistan, despite the daily risks they face, and we hope that the violence will soon give way to peace.

Though we’ve worked in Afghanistan for 20 years, we will never get used to this war, which takes the lives of so many innocent fathers, mothers, and children.

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It's the kind of news we never want to share: Gul Ahmad and Musa Khan, two of our colleagues from #Afghanistan, were killed by an air strike last Sunday while travelling by motorbike to the city of Ghazni, which has seen increased violence in the last few days.

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There are no words to describe our feelings in this moment. The sorrow faced every day by Afghan families, like the families of Gul Ahmad and Musa Khan, is deep and unjust. We express our sympathy for their loved ones, and to all of our colleagues who continue to work in...

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Solving these problems requires resources and, above all, knowledge. That’s why it’s crucial to continue this dialogue and turn it into a learning opportunity for all.

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Last week, the Panjshir region of #Afghanistan hosted its first ever scientific conference on maternal health, which took place in our Maternity Centre in Anabah.
The conference was attended by 50 gynaecologists and obstetricians based in the local area, and...

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...how to tackle the alarming rise in the number of caesarean sections performed around the world, particularly in developing countries with high birth rates, where this trend poses an even greater threat to the health of both mothers and babies.