One Thursday morning in April, Henry drove up to my house with this 6 year old boy sitting in the backseat. On the previous Monday, Brian had been burned when he was accidentally knocked while holding a cup of hot porridge at school. The grandmother whom he lives with took him that day to the local government hospital where treatment should have been available and free. She was told there was no medicine with which to treat him and she would have to go and purchase it. Since she had no money, she took him home with no treatment. On the fourth day, his condition had obviously worsened and he could not open his eyes. He was so swollen and frightened when I first saw him. Henry, the grandmother and I quickly took him to Dr. Boaz at a private clinic where Brian was hospitalized for 3 nights and his wounds were cleaned and treated. He improved dramatically. Total cost was less than $50. We checked on him regularly at his home and noted the changes in the pictures below. We are so grateful for any donations made to medical needs.
Brian, 4 days after accident.
Brian, when he was discharged from clinic after 3 nights.
Brian, one week later, at home with grandmother and great-grandmother in their kitchen.
One week out of clinic.
Brian after 2 weeks and $50!!