We had the privilege today of meeting over 50 of the moms and babies the Sinkhani in Malawi work with every week. Even though today was not the regular baby weighing day, they came just to greet us. When I thanked them for coming I said, "I doubt any of you came in a Range Rover but only by your two feet." They laughed and readily agreed.
The biggest need they expressed was for simple drugs like aspirin and Tylenol to be available at the government health worker post.
They said many times when they walk to obtain medicine they find none available. Being a mom anywhere is not an easy task but add scarcity of water, no transportation and very little health care and it becomes even more onerous. These ladies deserve deep respect and admiration.
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