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Charity is sharing some of our good fortune with those who are suffering and
in need. Sadly, some cynical people regard charity as a financial option, tax
deduction, or burden, rather than a moral obligation and opportunity to be
humane. These people conveniently forget that their good fortune is mostly
luck, and that their lives could have been much worse. So let’s count our
blessings, and share some of our blessings with those in need. Charity is a
measure of our humanity.
Yesterday, at 1653 local time (2153 GMT), an earthquake measuring 7.0
on the Richter scale struck about 15 kilometers southwest of the Haitian
capital, Port-au-Prince.
MSF teams are trying to ensure the safety and continued care of
patients admitted to the MSF Trinite trauma centre hospital in Port-au-
Prince which was seriously damaged by the quake. They are also trying to
establish a capacity to respond to new patients.
Around 70 more MSF staff are expected to arrive in the coming days
and MSF is also sending out a 100 bed hospital, with an inflatable
surgical unit, consisting of two operating theaters and seven
hospitalisation tents. Nephrologists to deal with the affects of crush
injuries will also be part of the team.
What is Charity?
Charity is sharing some of our good fortune with those who are suffering and
in need. Sadly, some cynical people regard charity as a financial option, tax
deduction, or burden, rather than a moral obligation and opportunity to be
humane. These people conveniently forget that their good fortune is mostly
luck, and that their lives could have been much worse. So let’s count our
blessings, and share some of our blessings with those in need. Charity is a
measure of our humanity.
Competing interests:
None declared
Competing interests: No competing interests