abou zaabal
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This past Thursday was World Leprosy Day. There was a celebration at the
Abou Zaabal Leper hospital for all
people who have been involved with work and humanitarian projects at the
hospital in the last year. Our class project
from last year ended up donating equipment and supplies, including this
ultrasound machine, to the hospital. Here
with me are the governor of Qalyubiya Governate (L) and the director of the
hospital (R).
This is the ultrasound machine which has been in frequent use since it was
installed
When I arrived at the hospital on Thursday, the director and some others were
very excited that I had come. And they had a story:
The day after they had received the new ultrasound machine and had it running, a
man (see above) was very sick. Since he also
has leprosy, they did not know the cause and did not suspect what it actually
was. So they used the ultrasound machine and found
that he had advanced appendicitis. They were able to do the surgery and he
is recovering. They kept telling me over and over:
"Your project saved his life." That goes to all those who supported this
project last year--thanks.
Flags of Egypt and of other countries who have contributed significantly to the
hospital. The republic of Malta
has probably done more than any other entity.
The hospital continues to blossom under the care of Gehad (pictured below).
She has changed a garbage dump
into a beautiful, green, clean place. Really a beautiful environment
there.
The dancing and music started when the governor arrived.
This is the "thank you" medal given to me on behalf of my psychology class from
last semester
The bread making goes on.
Of course always many children wanting their pictures taken.