The clinic is now open again, and a long line awaited us Monday morning. We continue to help with injections and the pharmacy, and we continue to see both minor and heartbreaking cases. The majority of patients who come into the clinic exhibit symptoms of malaria, which includes: fever, dizziness, headaches, spleen inflamation, poor appetite etc. They usually leave with about 7 to 10 days of several medications for about 50 cents. The problem is, most likely the next month they return with the exact same problem. Many have a tough time affording the 50 cents because if you think about it, it is really a large percentage of the average income.
On Tuesday, Chelsea spent the day with Peace learning how to palpate a spleen to check for malaria, how to record patient data, check symptoms, and how to palpate a pregnant woman to determine how far along and the position of the baby. Julie worked in the pharmacy restocking medications and helping Theresa to dispense them.
It sounds like such a wonderful adventure! You guys are certainly in our prayers and that you can do great things while there. We cant wait to hear about it all when you return!
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