Medical Supplies for Overseas
Diocesan Press Service. August 1, 1962 [I-1]
A precious saving in time, trouble and expense in the collection and distribution of medical supplies used in the overseas medical programs of American Churches is provided by Interchurch Medical Assistance, a cooperative facility of 11 Churches (including the Episcopal Church) and two interchurch relief agencies.
Beginning operations in March, 1961, IMA received contributions of $3 million worth of drugs and supplies in its first year. Solicited from pharmaceutical and hospital supply firms, these modern medicines and equipment benefitted millions of sufferers in 70 countries throughout the world.
Contributions of funds to IMA by Churches and individuals help speed these gifts of drugs, hospital and dental supplies and equipment to the destitute and disease-ridden overseas.