Healthcare
is one of the most basic needs in countries like Sierra Leone. In such
countries, preventable illness kills thousands upon thousands annually. The
people of Sierra Leone face serious threats from a protozoal menagerie of
diseases – from AIDS, yellow fever and hepatitis to diarrhea. The main
challenges to cleanliness in Sierra Leone are sanitation infrastructure (i.e.
clean water, sewage systems), sterile health care facilities and personal
hygiene (safe sex, handwashing, etc.).
Thankfully,
organizations like Khadarlis are incredibly proactive in their efforts to improve
the living situation for the people of Sierra Leone. In 2009, on their third
trip, the Khadarlis supplied the clinic in Jimmi (a clinic which services ten
local villages) with basic healthcare supplies. Later that year, on a fourth
trip, they held AIDS awareness classes in Jimmi and Senehun. In 2011, on
Khadarlis tenth trip, they visited Jimmi, Senehun, Bandajuma and Kawama, and
grew their AIDS awareness campaign (including a walk-a-thon).
During
this same trip, the Khadarlis made a huge donations to the Jimmi clinic, giving
gloves, medical supplies, bandages, sheets, towels, first aid kids, staff
uniforms, gynecological tools, thermometers, hand sanitizer, blankets and baby
toys. They also held classes on personal hygiene and sanitation, teaching about
proper hand-washing, water purification, disease control and proper condom use.
Throughout Khadarlis work in Sierra Leone, they have also maintained a strong
presence in water work, a key factor in the fight against preventable disease
(for more information on that, see http://khadarlis-change.blogspot.com/2012/06/let-river-flow-signs-of-progress-in.html).
Healthcare
is one of the most important steps to development in Sierra Leone. Without it,
people cannot live full, long, healthy lives, and the country as a whole is
unable to progress with such a short life expectancy of its people. By removing
some of the biggest threats to life, love and happiness, Sierra Leone will be
able to prosper and grow to match the spirit and perseverance of its people.
Marisa N. | Volunteer Blogger
Khadarlis for Sierra Leone
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