The U.S. Embassy recognizes the impact of the current economic crisis on individuals and social services in Uruguay. To help alleviate suffering, the Embassy works with Uruguayan authorities to increase humanitarian assistance programs, especially in the field of medicine.

Ambassador Martin J. Silverstein took particular note of the need for medical supplies during visits to public hospitals throughout Uruguay. In response, he launched a campaign to bring donated supplies to the Uruguayan people.

The Embassy’s humanitarian assistance program started in 2002 with donated medical supplies and education programs and has increased in 2003. Donations of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, medical services, school supplies and school equipment are scheduled throughout the year.

United States government agencies and private institutions support the efforts of the Embassy and the Uruguayan government, thanks to their high level of confidence in and appreciation for the institutions and people of Uruguay.

Oct 13, 2004	Content: Cancer Medication   Donors: National Cancer Coalition Value: $460,588 Recipient: Ministry of Public Health
Oct 1, 2004	Content: Medical supplies  Donors: Physicians for Peace Value: $50,000 Recipient: Hospital de Rivera, Dr. Carlos Laguzzi, director
July 29, 2004	Content: Cancer Medication  Donors: National Cancer Coalition Value: $121,949 Recipient: Ministry of Public Health
Feb. 5, 2004	Content: Medical supplies  Donors: Physicians for Peace Recipient: Hospital de Rivera, Dr. Carlos Laguzzi, director
July 18, 2003	Visit to: Center of Neurosurgery at Tacuarembo Public Hospital
July 17, 2003	Content: Medical Supplies and Equipment Donors: U.S. Southern Command Value: $1,000,000 Recipient: Pereira Rossell,Clínicas, Pasteur, Florida & Maldonado Hospitals

June 3, 2003	Content: Fully equipped ambulance Donors: U.S. Southern Command Value: $50,000 Recipient: Hospital of Paysandú

April 25, 2003	Content: General School Supplies Donors: The Convoy of Hope, MO, The Admiral Denton Foundation (transportation) Value: $18,000 Recipient: Public elementary school, Tomas Carrero # 52 and four additional local public schools including an agricultural technical high school.

April 09, 2003	Content: General medical supplies Donors: Project CURE, The US Department of Defense, The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, Wyeth Laboratories of Radnor, PA, Federal Express, United Airlines Value: $4,000,000 Recipient: Ministry of Public Health

March 13, 2003	Content: General medical supplies Donors: Project CURE, Federal Express - transportation Value: $70,000 Recipient: Pereira Rossell Hospital

February 20, 2003	Content: General medical supplies Donor: U.S. Southern Command Value: $25,000 Recipient: Florida Hospital

February 18, 2003	Content: Medical supplies and orthopedic equipment Donors: Partners of the Americas, University of Minnesota, U.S. Air Force - shipment Value: $10,000 Recipients: Ministry of Public Heath, University of the Republic

January 7, 2003	Content: General medical supplies Donor: U.S. Southern Command Value: $2,000 Recipient: Military Hospital

December 2, 2002	Content: General medical supplies Donor: U.S. Southern Command Value: $550,000 Recipient: Ministry of Public Health

September 16, 2002	Content: General medical supplies Donor: David J. Reich, MD, FACS - Merion, PA Value: $20,000 Recipient: Rivera Hospital