Five-(ish) year old Srey Much fell over in the school yard the other day and with it, scraped off many of the scabs on her little shin. There was blood and pus everywhere.
With Srey Much, I jumped on the back of a moto, driven by Teacher Channa, and headed for the new Health Clinic. Dutch Volunteer, Nurse Anna patched her up beautifully, without the slightest complaint or even flinching at the bucket of antiseptic being administered in an effort to clean the wounds . We discovered about 20 of the manky ulcer-type sores all over her legs, and some on her arms.
Feeling sorry for her, and imagining the pain she was feeling, I carried Srey Much back from the clinic, balancing her on my hip, sweating like a pig. An hour later I discovered her skipping up a storm in the “playground”, beaming with happiness.
The New Hope Health Clinic treats up to 100 patients a day – people who could otherwise not access health care or afford the necessary medication. The Clinic also has a dedicated Khmer Counselor who educates mothers on family planning, childcare and food hygiene.
www.newhopecambodia.com
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