Day 12
Hello from Eileen’s Trees Inn!
This morning we visited the FAME hospital (the Foundation of African Medicine and Education). FAME was founded in 2006 by a couple from the US. The hospital’s facilities are almost equivalent to the hospitals at home. Through outreach in the community, we learned how FAME has been able to make a real impact. Everything from the modern maternity ward to the high tech X-Ray machines was inspiring, especially because FAME has made it a priority to keep prices of hospital visits low for community members. An X-Ray costs about seven dollars and giving birth costs about twenty-five dollars.
For the rest of the day, we relaxed at Eileen’s. The pool, western toilets, and warm showers are all a luxury after the homestays. The food is also fantastic! Everyone is excited for another day here tomorrow.
