Friday, November 23rd, 2007
I am sorry it has been so long since I have updated the blog. The connection here is hit and miss, but not to worry, the BAN team is fine, and working hard.
What a wonderful day! Vanessa Hynes and Senator Mobina Jaffer joined the BAN team at the Mulago hospital. We were joined by a team of Doctors and Nurses on A1, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)Cancer treatment ward. 50 nets were distributed and hung to protect the sick from contracting malaria. The ward is on the first floor, behind a swampy area. Despite all efforts to control the mosquito's, these patients would be compromised without the nets we provided.
They were so happy to have the security of being protected. It was like Christmas for them. The are very ill, and now have one less thing to worry about. While speaking with the doctors, they said that it is not uncommon for the patients to die of malaria, as apposed to cancer.
Senator Jaffer inspected the ward, spoke to patients, and even handed out teddy bears to the children that were brought by the BAN team. She was very impressed with how quickly and efficiently the nets were delivered and hung. It was a true pleasure to meet her and have her see the work done by BUY-A-NET. It was a wonderful day at the hospital, and for all of us to share in this together, the BAN team, the doctors and nurses, but most of all, the patients who really needed us!
Love Nancy
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