The shipments consisted of some 9,000 pounds of urgently needed medical supplies that included masks, surgical gowns, disposable gloves, hand sanitizers, oxymeters and assorted other medical goods and equipment. Future shipments will include antibiotics, anti-virals and other medications that are currently in short supply in
Bohdan Onyschuk, President of CUF, expressed his particular gratitude to Health Partners International for donating a large part of these supplies, as well as to Air
The initial shipment was accompanied by Ostap Hawaleshka, the former President of CUF, who will work with Ukraine's Ministry of Health to coordinate future shipments and ensure they are distributed in
The flu outbreak has reached pandemic proportions in recent days in
Fund raising efforts within Canada's Ukrainian community are continuing, with Bohdan Onyschuk indicating that the
SOURCE Ukrainian Canadian Congress
For further information: For further information: Canada Ukraine Foundation, Bohdan S. Onyschuk, Tel: (416) 369-4574, bonyschuk@cufoundation.ca; Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Darla Penner, Tel: (204) 942-4627, dpenner@ucc.ca
Ukrainian Canadian Congress
FLU VIRUS UPDATE
Browse our custom packages or build your own to meet your unique communications needs.
Fill out a CNW membership form or contact us at 1 (877) 269-7890
Request more information about CNW products and services or call us at 1 (877) 269-7890
Share this article