Saturday we went to the village of Mkwanthama with an E3 mobile clinic. It is very rural. There were 6 clinical officers and myself, several nurses, two VCT (voluntary counseling and testing) nurses (for HIV), and a handful of other volunteers. We ended up seeing over 500 patients. ~46 were tested for HIV and only one was positive. It was a long day, and we were glad to be home before sunset. Sam Kawale is one of the main people with E3, along with David Epperson. The mobile clinics are just one outreach of E3. If you are interested in supporting this group and their work in Malawi, please contact me! Below you will find some photos. Enjoy!
Me trying examining a little girl, who is trying to point to where her stomach hurts. mom and sibling looking on.
Me and my translator.
One of the VCT counselors (in the library of the school we used for the clinic.
Luke, Kelley and me before the start of the clinic
People sitting, waiting for us to start
Maxwell, clinical officer, doing malaria testing
The road to the village
Villages along the road
People waiting for us as we drove up.
Patient with new onset vitiligo. Luke gave up a bottle of suncreen for her to use on her lips in the intense African sun.
Mom and child. This little guy would smile at me - many of the children just scream and cry at this age, but he was a real charmer!
Luke with Kelley in the background, helping to set up the pharmacy
VCT room. Many of the women actively wanted to be tested for HIV. None were positive, but it is encouraging to see the women taking an active role in their health!
Sam Kawale, Member of Parliament and leader of this crew!
People waiting for us as we drove up.
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