July 2017

  Little Avelino arrived today with his father, who explained how this four-year old has coughed constantly for 2 weeks.

  Photoed here are some of the thirty-five nurse practitioners who staff the rural health centers surrounding Kalukembe Hospital. Twice

  Innovative and vulnerable – these are the children of Africa. Walking from home to clinic today, I met these

  By Angolan standards, he was blessed indeed. While still a young man, Antonio mastered English and graduated from the

  Annelise Olsen, CEML‘s youngest general surgeon, expresses an inspiring persona. She embraces style, whether in clothing, cooking or lively

  “Our child became ill 6 months ago. So, we visited the traditional healer. We lost our money and our

  Life span in Angola averages only thirty-eight – a fact painfully experienced by our patients and families. We at

  Caution: This is a graphic description. In my post on July 2, Aberrant Abscesses – Angola Day 2, I

  CEML Hospital‘s home city, Lubango, is facing a shortage of gasoline and diesel fuel. With a population of one