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Medical camp and further projects
Continuation of projects in North and East India
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Alexandra, Tobias
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About two months prior to the journey, Michael and Alexandra, together with Venu and many other Indian friends, organized the necessary details for the medical camp and the second part of the journey to the leprosy villages in Bihar.
About two months prior to the journey, Michael and Alexandra, together...
Discussing and ordering medicine for the camp in the hotel room (from left: shop ownder, Tobias, Alois, Michael)
Discussing and ordering medicine for the camp in the hotel room (from left...
The team is purchasing further items needed for the medical camp in various shops. Here they are buying a sterilisation pot.
The team is purchasing further items needed for the medical camp in...
... and here test rolls for ECG analyses.
... and here test rolls for ECG analyses.
Only with a cup of Chai the heat in the narrow shop alleys of "Old Delhi" is tolerable ;-) Cheers and best regards to ALL at home!!! (from right: Alina, Jürgen, Alois)
Only with a cup of Chai the heat in the narrow shop alleys of "Old...
During the purchases there are long waiting times, but the numerous impressions make it still interesting...
During the purchases there are long waiting times, but the numerous...
India - a country of huge contrasts - time for contemplation and philosophy ...
India - a country of huge contrasts - time for contemplation and...
Busy hustle and bustle in Old Delhi ...
Busy hustle and bustle in Old Delhi ...
Impressions of the soup kitchen for street children and needy persons in Delhi ...
Impressions of the soup kitchen for street children and needy persons in...
India has an estimated 11-18 million children who spend their lives on the street with parents or alone with friends.
India has an estimated 11-18 million children who spend their lives on the...
When the friends of FriendCircle WorldHelp arrive by taxi and wave out of the window, crowds of children start running across the street showing to others that there will be again free food!
When the friends of FriendCircle WorldHelp arrive by taxi and wave out of...
With joyful enthusiasm the children run to the place of the soup kitchen.
With joyful enthusiasm the children run to the place of the soup kitchen.
It takes a while until the small street stand has freshly prepared the numerous plates. The time is used to say hello to everybody ...
It takes a while until the small street stand has freshly prepared the...
The small child is curiously looking at Alois...
The small child is curiously looking at Alois...
All are patiently waiting for their turn (except some less patient ones who though go back to their place when reminded).
All are patiently waiting for their turn (except some less patient ones...
And soon the first plates are ready ...
And soon the first plates are ready ...
Our driver (on the picture in the middle) also helps...
Our driver (on the picture in the middle) also helps...
... and of course our longstanding friend Sunny who is repeatedly calling the children to order...
... and of course our longstanding friend Sunny who is repeatedly calling...
Our photographer Tobias holds the fort behind the camera...
Our photographer Tobias holds the fort behind the camera...
"The sum of our life are the hours when we loved." Wilhelm Busch
"The sum of our life are the hours when we loved." Wilhelm Busch
At Sunny's: the men in his facility have to adhere to a very strict daily routine.
At Sunny's: the men in his facility have to adhere to a very strict...
Humbly and meekly the men sit before us, tell us their names and why they are here.
Humbly and meekly the men sit before us, tell us their names and why they...
Alois and Alina measuring blood pressure.
Alois and Alina measuring blood pressure.
Sunny discussing with Michael the cases of illness in the facility and the necessary steps to be taken.
Sunny discussing with Michael the cases of illness in the facility and the...
The men's enthusiasm is boundless as Alois, Jürgen, Michael and Alina dance with them.
The men's enthusiasm is boundless as Alois, Jürgen, Michael and Alina...
On the evening before the drive to the medical camp in the mountains Michael gives a workshop for the operation of various medical devices.
On the evening before the drive to the medical camp in the mountains...
Here a finger is pricked to measure blood glucose.
Here a finger is pricked to measure blood glucose.
Before departure the wheels of the truck are checked...
Before departure the wheels of the truck are checked...
and the truck fully loaded.
and the truck fully loaded.
The journey up the Himalayan mountains takes 15 hours. Here a view of the school building which FriendCircle WorldHelp is allowed to use for the set up of the camp.
The journey up the Himalayan mountains takes 15 hours. Here a view of the...
Since there is no suitable access road, all material has to be slowly carried down the steep mountain.
Since there is no suitable access road, all material has to be slowly...
First dinner after arrival.
First dinner after arrival.
Before the camp starts, some preparations have to be made. Here the mobile pharmacy, brought along by FriendCircle WorldHelp, is set up.
Before the camp starts, some preparations have to be made. Here the mobile...
Tents are pitched...
Tents are pitched...
... electrical devices installed.
... electrical devices installed.
Electricity is also needed in the operation room.
Electricity is also needed in the operation room.
Radios for communication during the medical camp are checked.
Radios for communication during the medical camp are checked.
Numbers for orientation are placed above the room doors of the various stations.
Numbers for orientation are placed above the room doors of the various...
Index cards for the patients are prepared.
Index cards for the patients are prepared.
Tobias using the sterilization pot for the disinfection of the operating equipment.
Tobias using the sterilization pot for the disinfection of the operating...
And here are the different stations. The registration ... each patient gets a card with his name and a number.
And here are the different stations. The registration ... each patient...
In order to avoid confusion and to assign each patient card clearly to the respective patient, the number is also painted on the hand or the arm.
In order to avoid confusion and to assign each patient card clearly to the...
Jürgen and Alois have ECGs made for patients with hypertension and heart disease, which are later assessed by the physicians ...
Jürgen and Alois have ECGs made for patients with hypertension and heart...
Jurgen is also responsible for physiotherapy.
Jurgen is also responsible for physiotherapy.
Alina and Tobias are responsible for the various tests (e.g., blood glucose, hemoglobin, leukocytes, CRP, liver and kidney values, blood lipids, troponin, D-dimers, ferritin, etc.)
Alina and Tobias are responsible for the various tests (e.g., blood...
To keep the kids occupied, there is a painting table ;-)
To keep the kids occupied, there is a painting table ;-)
This time, Our team consists of about 25 people. Here is the medical team: (Dr. Bohra, middle, unfortunately, can only participate on the first day, since he himself is the director a clinic in the vicinity.)
This time, Our team consists of about 25 people. Here is the medical team...
Our pharmacist and nurse Asha.
Our pharmacist and nurse Asha.
Our translator and co-organizer Venu.
Our translator and co-organizer Venu.
Our friend Manju (front left), who in the run-up visited 23 villages to evaluate the patients.
Our friend Manju (front left), who in the run-up visited 23 villages to...
Our friend Negi, who also helped organize the camp on site.
Our friend Negi, who also helped organize the camp on site.
Akhilesh, our "security service".
Akhilesh, our "security service".
Pragati, medical student (front right), measuring the blood pressure during registration.
Pragati, medical student (front right), measuring the blood pressure...
Pardeep, pharmacist.
Pardeep, pharmacist.
Pardeep, our "man for all jobs".
Pardeep, our "man for all jobs".
Joshi (right) doing "registration".
Joshi (right) doing "registration".
Even our taxi driver (left) after a short training knows his way around the pharmacy and helps with the selection of medically prescribed medicines.
Even our taxi driver (left) after a short training knows his way around...
Consultation...
Consultation...
While Michael is operating, other patients are interviewed in the "consulting room".
While Michael is operating, other patients are interviewed in the "...
Tobias discussing test evaluations with Michael.
Tobias discussing test evaluations with Michael.
Many patients have eye problems.
Many patients have eye problems.
When it is raining, consultation takes place in the rooms or under the roof in front of the school.
When it is raining, consultation takes place in the rooms or under the...
Twice heavy rainfall destroys the tent and power supply fails.
Twice heavy rainfall destroys the tent and power supply fails.
Work continues in the rooms with battery operated headlamps.
Work continues in the rooms with battery operated headlamps.
Also in the pharmacy the Medical Camp must go on. Time is too precious...
Also in the pharmacy the Medical Camp must go on. Time is too precious...
Michael himself treats problematic cases exclusively in the specially furnished medical room.
Michael himself treats problematic cases exclusively in the specially...
Here, ultrasound examinations are carried out, infusions are administered and minor surgical procedures are carried out.
Here, ultrasound examinations are carried out, infusions are administered...
Patiently people are waiting for hours for their turn.
Patiently people are waiting for hours for their turn.
Alina measuring blood pressure.
Alina measuring blood pressure.
Some particularly weakened patients need infusions...
Some particularly weakened patients need infusions...
After a spinal anesthesia (can not move the legs yet again) the patient is carried in a sling to her sleeping and surveillance place ...
After a spinal anesthesia (can not move the legs yet again) the patient is...
A little girl needs plastic eye surgery because she cannot open her left eyelid.
A little girl needs plastic eye surgery because she cannot open her left...
A small child has injured three fingers in the fire. It is taken into the local hospital for further treatment.
A small child has injured three fingers in the fire. It is taken into the...
All patients, young and old, are very brave!
All patients, young and old, are very brave!
If the long wait is difficult or hurts, balloons are helpful or ...
If the long wait is difficult or hurts, balloons are helpful or ...
...delicious candies.
...delicious candies.
A man learning how to use the inhaler for asthma.
A man learning how to use the inhaler for asthma.
Further impressions .. view in a bedroom of the team.
Further impressions .. view in a bedroom of the team.
Doing the laundry
Doing the laundry
To hold on, there is black tea with milk and spices (chai).
To hold on, there is black tea with milk and spices (chai).
THANKS to ALL friends at home who make the "Medical Camps" of FriendCircle WorldHelp possible. Your donations can not be enough appreciated! THANKS to ALL friends at home and abroad who contributed to the great success of the camp !!
THANKS to ALL friends at home who make the "Medical Camps" of...
The new women's project in Rudra Prayag in the Himalayas is inaugurated.
The new women's project in Rudra Prayag in the Himalayas is...
Also this time our team on its way back from the medical camp visits in Badait Dungar in the district of Rudra Prayag the workshop established by FriendCircle WorldHelp, where incense will be produced.
Also this time our team on its way back from the medical camp visits in...
The workshop has been completed and furnished. Now, the production can start.
The workshop has been completed and furnished. Now, the production can...
We can already take along first little boxes with incense cones as a "sample".
We can already take along first little boxes with incense cones as a...
In the village where these children live, a well has been drilled and supplies now daily clean drinking water.
In the village where these children live, a well has been drilled and...
The overground canal in Bhairoganj for the removal of a disease causing, green pond in the village was completed.
The overground canal in Bhairoganj for the removal of a disease causing,...
Roofs are installed in front of the huts to protect from flooding and the hot sun.
Roofs are installed in front of the huts to protect from flooding and the...
School material but also candies are distributed to the children.
School material but also candies are distributed to the children.
Alina taking care of the animals in the villages.
Alina taking care of the animals in the villages.