As we wind down our trip, we still have 3 clinics left. Today will be a little crazy, so this will be short. We went down to the Pothawira project again, and you will see photos of some of the babies at the orphanage and of some of the patients at the clinic. Anne Alaniz brought some doctors from the US to spend a little time there, word got out and the clinic got even crazier. We were there until after dark! Of course, there is a learning curve for the first time doctors, but they were real troopers about working in a resource limited area. There is still a lot of malaria, even though it is the dry season, and because it is winter here, many people are getting close to the fires to stay warm. Burns in children increase during this time of year. I was very happy to work with David, the medical student (Malawian) again. He is eager to learn and very bright. I have high hopes for this country and their medical students - they will be the answer to the health care here, not those of us who come from other countries.
Little Joseph Chisomo (you can see photos of him as a wee baby from last years blog) is now a little chunk! And so alert! The orphanage has new twins, Lucy and Chisomo. When we were taking photos, Chisomo was unhappy about something, and boy, does he have a great set of lungs!
Keep us in your prayers as we finish this very short 5 weeks! How time flies!
Devin holding Chisomo, Lucy in front
Severe burn from scalding water - this child is coming for daily wound care.
Wound on child from bike accident - the Mom did NOT bring this child back as directed and the wound is getting worse.
Impetigo on this young boy and also on his little sister.
Ascites - getting ready to do a therapeutic tap.
An acute burn on a child's leg
Joseph Chisomo (JC) the wee one from last year, now fat and sassy!
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