We admitted several new children this past week. Here are a few of them. KERVENS is 5 years old and weighs 24 pounds. He has 4 living siblings-2 sisters and 2 brothers. He has 2 other siblings that have died. This is his first time with kwashiorkor. He is currently
In January I came to Cazale to teach three boys because I felt called to do so and also felt a burden for the people of Cazale. These were new feelings for me. I have grown up a Christian and try more everyday to follow Jesus Christ, but the feelings
For those that love the links (come on I know your out there) We are getting a new president tomorrow read here and here
Regine lives in Leogane, close to the epicenter of the earthquake. For several months prior to the earthquake, she was bedridden due to weight loss, weakness, kwashiorkor/malnutrition, severe stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. During the earthquake, a shelf with some heavy items fell on her. A piece of splintered wood
From Nicholas Cunningham MD Dr P.H. ~~~ Short term medical missions can contribute towards sustainable primary health care. How? 1. Focus on those most at risk: women and children under five. 2. Insist that your funders allow you to put 15 (or more) % of your efforts and $ into
