By Sultan Ahmed | Project Leader
The Current Need: A Crisis of Return
As thousands of Afghan families return to the country, many arrive in extremely fragile states, having traveled long distances with limited access to food, water, or shelter. These families, particularly children and pregnant women, are at high risk for acute illnesses, malnutrition, and complications from untreated chronic conditions. FMIC stands as a ray of hope to address such gaps in tertiary care services.
FMIC: A Proven Infrastructure of Hope
While this specific project is awaiting its first funding milestone, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) stands ready to mobilize immediately. Our institution has nearly two decades of experience delivering high-quality, equitable care in challenging and fragile settings.
Our facility is equipped with:
176 Beds: A capacity that allows for a full continuum of care, from emergency services to intensive care.
Multidisciplinary Expertise: A team of highly trained Afghan and international professionals specialized in cardiology, orthopedics, neonatology, pediatrics, nurology, Obstetrics/Gyn and many more.
Advanced Technology: State-of-the-art laboratories and diagnostics, including CT and MRI, to provide accurate and rapid treatment for returning families.
A Track Record of Reaching the Vulnerable
FMIC has a long history of serving those that other systems cannot reach. We have already completed over 2.3 million patient visits and performed over 59,000 surgeries. Our robust Patient Welfare Program has already supported nearly 850,000 indigent patients with over $62 million USD in subsidies.
This demonstrates that we have the integrity, the governance, and the clinical systems in place to ensure that every dollar donated to the "Returning Families" project will be used efficiently and effectively.
Why Your Support is Needed Now
The infrastructure is ready, and the doctors are in place. What is missing is the dedicated funding to cover the costs for these specific returning families who arrive with nothing.
Your contribution will allow us to:
Provide immediate emergency screenings specially for children and mothers.
Perform life-saving surgeries for returnees with congenital or acute conditions.
Utilize our teleradiology and telemedicine network to support returnees in remote or underserved border areas.
Our Commitment
FMIC remains a catalyst for systemic change in Afghanistan. We are committed to ensuring that the homecoming for these families is marked by healing rather than hardship. We invite our GlobalGiving community to help us launch this vital lifeline.
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