Teach a Man to Fish

Our encounter with Noma disease last month brought us to a specialized clinic outside Bamako where they care for patients and perform surgeries.  Impressed with the work they did, Kyle and I wanted to spread the word about both the disease and the treatment center.  So last week we rounded up a group of 10 malians who work in health clinics in and around Cinzana, and we brought them down to Bamako.  We were met by the clinic's head doctor, who had organized a tour of the facility and a presentation explaining what Noma is, how you get it, how you prevent it, and how you treat it.  Now these health workers can spread this knowledge through the rest of the region, limiting the impact of this terrible disease.