These kids hung out all day in Lemwe
This photo was taken in one of the villages where most of the children have never seen a white person before. Some children laugh, some children stare, some children cry, some just run away!
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Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. After three decades of one-party rule under President Hastings Kamuzu BANDA the country held multiparty elections in 1994, under a provisional... [read more]
Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. After three decades of one-party rule under President Hastings Kamuzu BANDA the country held multiparty elections in 1994, under a provisional... [read more] Blog: The First 2 Weeks
Date: November 22nd 2008
In the first 2 weeks we have visited 9 villages, counseled and tested 258 people (of which 9 were HIV positive), performed 47 CD4 tests (on new and previously diagnosed patients), referred 6 people for ARV treatment and distributed CPT to 9. The conditions, resources, staffing, set-up, patient population, education and attitude has been different everywhere. We have been pleasantly surprised wit ... read more
Date: November 22nd 2008
In the first 2 weeks we have visited 9 villages, counseled and tested 258 people (of which 9 were HIV positive), performed 47 CD4 tests (on new and previously diagnosed patients), referred 6 people for ARV treatment and distributed CPT to 9. The conditions, resources, staffing, set-up, patient population, education and attitude has been different everywhere. We have been pleasantly surprised wit ... read more
