MESSAGE OF THANKS FOR APRIL FLOOD ASSISTANCE

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SUBJECT: MESSAGE OF THANKS FOR APRIL FLOOD ASSISTANCE



1. (U) On June 16 the Djibouti Ministry of Health sent a
letter to Ambassador in thanks for the assistance provided by
the U.S. Government during the devastating floods in April.
Below is the transcribed text of the letter.


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The Minister for Health to Her Excellency Madam Ambassador of
the United States
Copy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation, in charge of relations with the Parliament

I have the honor to transmit to you the thanks of the people
of Djibouti and of my Department following the assistance your
country provided for the flood disaster of April 2004.

We were appreciative of your personal participation and those
responsible at USAID to quickly answer the call for aid from
the Ministry of Health. Thanks to your support, the potential
for epidemics has been avoided and the health centers have
been able to deal effectively with cases of diarrhea or other
illnesses related to the catastrophe of last April.

Lastly, I request that you convey our gratitude to your
Government.

I ask your acceptance, Excellence, of our respectful
salutations.

(signed) Dr. Mohamed Ali Kamil, Minister of Health

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