Some tablets for treating ringworm. So it goes for the next three or four hours. Behind us, in the waiting crowd, another Gidan Bege volunteer is telling stories from the Bible. When there are no more children to see, I start seeing the remaining older women. None are really ill, but they want their blood pressure checked, and want pain relievers for their aches and pains.
Joints wear out quickly in women who carry heavy loads their whole lives.
As we pack to leave, I reflect on what we've accomplished. We've treated few really sick people. And the ones who are truly sick, we've had to refer to hospitals for more treatment. I'm sure we've helped some of the children. Even though their illnesses seem mundane, they can be serious and potentially fatal.