In Need of a Burn Unit

One of the most difficult point on this trip for me was witnessing 2 year old Steven Kalama getting treated for the 3rd degree burn that covered his elbow. He feel into the fire his mother kept going to cook for while he was playing. Seeing the tears run down his face as the doctor cleaned the burn with a cotton ball and antiseptic medicine is something that I will never forget. I couldn't imagine the pain this poor boy was going through, just because of an accident that could have been easily prevented. I found myself asking and wondering what I can do to help these poor children.

The next day I heard another child, age 3, came in with her whole arm burned with a 3rd degree burn. This can become a state of life or death for these kids. If they dont get the proper treatment, death can become an easy possibility and unfortunate reality. The past year 4 people have died due to burns. 3 children and 1 woman. Could this have been prevented if they recieved the correct treatment; its very possible.

Moreen at the dispensary is working on setting up a private clinic in Kayafungo. This is where I need to try and help set up some sort of burn unit for these people. I just need to help raise the money to help pay for the medical supplies. This needs to happen. Children CANNOT be dieing from burns that could be treated. Its time to changeIT