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Lahu hilltribe close to Myanmar border. We had the privilege of holding the first medical clinic in this area in a dirt-floor hut. Everyone waited patiently and was grateful for the chance to be seen. Many of the patients suffered from advanced disease because of their inability to see a physician. We were blessed to have several tens of thousands of dollars worth of first-quality medicines and supplies to offer the villagers. Photo by James. W. Ochi, MD. |
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Slum in Poipet. This pregnant woman is lying in her hut, sick with a headache and fever. The white tape on her forehead is a traditional way of treating sickness which did not help. I simply gave her ibuprofen; she was feeling much better a couple hours later. I also gave her a supply of multivitamins for which she was very grateful as there is no prenatal care in the area. Almost every patient needed basic everyday remedies which are either unavailable or unaffordable. Photo by James W. Ochi, MD. |
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Hospital in Mukono. This girl was minutes from death because of malaria, which kills one child every 30 seconds in Africa. Fortunately she responded to the blood transfusion shortly after this photo was taken. We were blessed to bring over 5,000 treatment packs for malaria with us. Photo by James W. Ochi, MD. |
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