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We have been down to the wards several times to visit the patients. This is a peek into the orthopedic ward. We are not allowed to take cameras down to the hosptial but we are able to use photos provided by the ship's Communications Department. For those of you on Facebook, you might remember a post from several weeks ago that said I (Jodie) had opened our cabin curtains to see a patient I had assisted at the first screening walking into the dockside waiting area. Joyce, age eleven, had surgery on both her legs and was accompained by her Mum, Miriam. It was great to be able to vist them and to lean more about them and their lives. |
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This is John whom Jessica vsited with. In this photo John is enjoying a visit from the US Ambassador. |
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How could you resit this gorgeous little baby? There are so many like this little one and thankfully many of them are receiving life changing treatment. The Ponseti method of clubfoot treatment is non surgical and was developed more than 50 years ago by Dr. Igancio Ponseti in Iowa, USA. This non-invasive method is used widely on the Africa Mercy. |
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Goodbye Joyce and Miriam!! |
That baby with the club foot reminded me of my Jacob when he was little! Jacob had club feet and had plasters for about 6 weeks or so - worked a treat and never needed any surgery! Naaaaaw - so cute! Good work Africa Mercy - I know from personal experience that this type of treatment works beautifully! Love Belinda.
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