Nini was brought to the clinic by her parents, both farmers, after experiencing a persistent fever, diarrhea, and cough for a month. The diagnosis revealed that Nini had edema from kwashiorkor. Nini is one of four sisters, as her brothers had passed away. Nini’s family lives in a four-room house
At our facility, we provide comprehensive treatment for children with severe malnutrition, including those with kwashiorkor. Our programs include nutritional support, medical care, and education for families to help prevent future malnutrition. We continue to see an increase in out inpatient and outpatient programs with those children with severe malnutrition.
Thank you to everyone who donated long acting beta agonists for Julienne. Her quality of life is so much better. It’s like she has a new set of lungs! She had an asthma exacerbation at least once a month when she was not using this medication, but has not had
Since June 2021, Roseline has been an important member of our team at RHFH. Her primary role is to wash the clothing (along with other ladies), diapers, and sheets for the 40 children currently in our care. She has four children of her own and lives in a one-room rented
In 2006, a little boy was born to a couple who were elated to have a son. Unfortunately, the baby was born with a double cleft lip and palate, and his father had also been born with a cleft lip that he was never able to fix. Since the necessary
