Day 3 Update from Sam Chapetta
Today I set out with the IMC wash and sanitation manager to check up on an ORP. This morning we trekked out to yet little known treasure of a town called Saint Jean Du Sud. I was amazed yet again at the beautiful surroundings that unfolded before my eyes. Here at the ORP, there was a cholera patient…. a young boy 12 years of age. I immediately opened and mixed a couple packets of Drip Drop gave it to the lil man. After the poor guy drank the large bottle of Drip Drop, he laid backed down to rest with eyes rolled back into his head…. Trying to hold it together, I had to leave the tent and take a walk. After about two hours later and checking up on him at least 1000 times, the little guy seemed to appear more lively. I immediately had the nurse call for an ambulance to take him down to the CTC in Les Cayes to receive further medical attention. Luckily in this town, there has been a minimal cholera outbreak with 28 cases and zero deaths. I am hoping that our combined efforts with the IMC will help keep these numbers low. Today has been a great day so far!!!!!!!!!
Traveling to another ORP in ten. Keep ya’ll posted.
TR “Mission Continues” thank you for keeping our vets informed..we’re humbled by your dedication and advancing veterans missions in medic-vine terms around the globe. vr j.