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MNF donate medical supplies to residents of Tal Afar

Sep-11-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

By Spc. Blair Larson

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 11, 2004) – Soldiers and medical personnel loaded three Iraqi ambulances Friday with $8,500 worth of medical supplies to be taken to the people of Tal Afar.

Many of the residents of Tal Afar are leaving the city due to the increased activity by terrorists in recent days. The International Red Crescent is working to provide shelter and medical care for the displaced citizens.

In an effort to help these people, Soldiers from the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion Public Health Team and the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) Surgeon purchased medical supplies such as blood transfusion sets, intravenous fluids, needles, gauze and bandages which will be used to treat the civilian casualties that have resulted from terrorist activities in the area.

Multi-National Forces also gave an extra $5,000 to the Ministry of Health to purchase anesthesia, medication and other medical supplies for the residents of Tal Afar.

“These supplies will help to reduce the suffering of the Iraqi people,” said Maj. Michael Helwig, the Stryker Brigade Surgeon.

This project underscores the commitment of Multi-National Forces to assist the Iraqi people and to combat terrorism. The Soldiers will continue to work with the Iraqi government and the Iraqi people to provide aid for the victims of terrorist attacks.


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