Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Ukraine & the Flu

It appears that the flu is hitting Ukraine hard. While the numbers may not be astronomical in comparison to some countries, the medical care and resources in Ukraine are limited and vaccines & treatments are not generally available like they are in America.

Ukraine has issued a 3-week ban on large events (concerts, rallies, etc.). They have closed schools and universities as well. And there are rumors going around that the SDA (Ukraine's State Department of Adoption) might take similar actions in regards to upcoming adoption appointments.

Please pray!
  • Pray for the doctors and medical professionals there, that they will be able to work quickly and effectively to minimize the impacts.
  • Pray for the people there (especially in the poorer and rural areas): that they will understand how to safeguard themselves from the virus and recognize the symptoms.
  • Pray for the orphanages, that they have disinfectants to keep things clean and medications to keep children well.
  • Pray for families over there right now, in the midst of adoptions: that they will stay healthy and get back home with their children soon.
  • And pray for families who were preparing to travel in the next few weeks for adoptions.

http://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/51689/

http://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/51732/

1 comment:

Milena said...

I truly hope that the sweet frail children in the orphanages, who have no one to comfort them when being unwell, will survive through this awful flu. I do agree with your other prayers too!