COSA Formation

Health Worker Formation

Opening our second day of the formation.  We started the formation a month ago and only got through the first day.  It was interrupted because of an emergency measles vaccination campaign.  Between the measles vaccinations and polio vaccinations, it took us a month to reschedule.  Although it didn't go smoothly, the COSA was very insistent that we schedule our second day as soon as possible.  The goal was to give them basic preventative health information since they are representatives of the health center in the community.  We talked about prenatal consultations, giving birth at the hospital, vaccinations, family planning, malaria, malnutrition, and cholera.

COSA members (community health workers) during our formation

One of the men, Awalu, demonstrating how to make ORS (oral rehydration solution) to treat cholera.

My friend, Fadi, explaining ways that we can teach the community about malnutrition.

The two Al Hadjis (rich guys) in the COSA provided lunch for everyone both days.

More of Danfili

Rain rollin into Danfili

C.E.S. (high school) de Danfili

More bird watching (forgot to write down the name, though!)

My office at the hospital with some of the nurse's kiddos.  Until the health center gets fixed up, my office also stores chickens, peanuts, and a moto from time to time, hence the filth.

The new gang chez Da Hawa.  Charifa and Missira will be living with us in Danfili this year to help grandma out.  They are wonderful, sweet girls who are always looking for things they can help me out with. 

Chillin with Hawa.  Her new favorite activity is taking photos so these won't stop anytime soon!

Soda shack in Ngaoundal