Ashley's latest from Funzi on 19th March
Our nurse is crossing the water from Funzi to Bodo on a daily basis to treat the wounds of the tailor with the injured leg . Nurse John is also giving him powerful injections of anti biotics. In just a few days the constant bleeding and "weeping" from the wound has reduced .
Tomorrow we will take the tailor called Shee for further tests at the hospital .I am also pleased to report the man with abdominal problems has a date for his operation following our intervention at Sunday's first Bodo clinic .
It is becoming clear to me that we need to hold an eye clinic in Bodo in partnership with the Kwale Eye Ventre. Many people are approaching me seeking help. I have spoken to the founder of the eye hospital - English doctor Helen - who has agreed. I plan to do this in July. Last time we did this in Funzi we had large numbers and the charity funded all the glasses needed free of charge .
Meanwhile I am meeting with our medical staff and the village clinic committee to explore ways of making our existing work even more effective . Tomorrow we look forward to taking delivery of our new ambulance .
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The Funzi and Bodo Trust
- Why we exist
- Funzi Island, Kenya
- http://www.funzibodo.org.uk People living in the Kenyan villages of Funzi and Bodo often live without the basics of life like safe running water and electricity. Others have missed out on the opportunity to be educated or to have a job. This makes it hard for them to feed and support their families who often suffer poor health as a result of these conditions.Standards of accommodation can be very bad. Some villagers rely on Red Cross parcels to survive and have few clothes or possessions. When disability or serious illness intrudes they can’t pay for treatment or the facilities don’t exist.The Funzi and Bodo Trust (FAB) exist to try and change things for the better. Working with local people we are creating the conditions for a better environment where people can reach their true potential and where at least the basics of life are available affording a decent quality of life for all.
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