The pace of the medical clinic has been incredible. We have seen 900 people in the few days that we have been down here. Yesterday 4 providers saw 330 people over the entire day and today - only a half day with 3 providers we saw 100.
Some of the common problems seen here are athletes feet, urinary tract infections due to the lack of water being consumed, asthma, hypertension, scabies and general cold symptoms. Some of the people have been so incredibly ill, but dont complain. They express the concerns in a matter of fact manner. The love of the mothers/grandmas towards the the little ones has also been incredible to see.
We quickly ran out of vitamins which people were asking for because of anemia. The solution was to tell them to eat more fresh fruit - melons, mango's etc as well as spinach - most of which they all have access to. When it was explained that these foods were high in vitamins they seemed surprised but grateful for such simple yet practical knowledge.
The experience with dealing with so many people over so short of time has definitely made me appreciate the "Great Physician" even more and am grateful the the times of prayer with some of the people.
Bill N.
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Hey,
Thanks for the medical update, I've been praying like crazy that the people there will see the love of THE Physician by gaining what sometimes seems to us as "simple stuff." It's amazing how much we take for granted. I'm praising God for your ministry there.
Cass
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