These students will make a difference in the lives of babies in Cambodia...

A baby’s first cry is one of the most anticipated and welcome sounds in all the world.  But in much of the world, when there is no cry...all hope is lost. These students completed the Helping Babies Breathe Course to make a difference and change that statistic. I am so proud of you all!

These students will make a difference in the lives of babies in Cambodia...

A baby’s first cry is one of the most anticipated and welcome sounds in all the world.  But in much of the world, when there is no cry...all hope is lost. These students completed the Helping Babies Breathe Course to make a difference and change that statistic. I am so proud of you all!

These students will make a difference in the lives of babies in Cambodia...

A baby’s first cry is one of the most anticipated and welcome sounds in all the world.  But in much of the world, when there is no cry...all hope is lost. These students completed the Helping Babies Breathe Course to make a difference and change that statistic. I am so proud of you all!

Coconut Water in Chuuk Village on a hot day....

Coconut water is low in carbs and lacks sodium but rich in potassium. I heard once that it was used during the war for IV fluids, however I could not find published data to support that fact. If the coconut is not damaged, the water inside should be  sterile and not contaminated.

Drinking Water in Cambodia

Population with Unimproved Drinking Water in Cambodia

urban: 10.4% of population

rural: 38.5% of population

(2011 est.) 

Water delivery.........

 

Access to improved or unimproved drinking water sources available to segments of the population of a country. improved drinking water - use of any of the following sources: piped water into dwelling, yard, or plot; public tap or standpipe; tubewell or borehole; protected dug well; protected spring; or rainwater collection. unimproved drinking water - use of any of the following sources: unprotected dug well; unprotected spring; cart with small tank or drum; tanker truck; surface water, which includes rivers, dams, lakes, ponds, streams, canals or irrigation channels; or bottled water. (Source-CIA)

Cambodia Facts

Did you know that......32% of the population is under the age of 14 yrs?

Kampong Bay River in Kampot City, Cambodia

Shopping at the market......

Removing Feathers

First Cardiology Conference in Cambodia

What a great Cardiology conference here in Cambodia today! I learned that there is a high incidence of Rheumatic Heart Disease in young people here. The amazing thing is that colleagues stated that they are told "not much strep is seen here." Maybe some medical training is in order for the recognition of GAS as well as Rheumatic Fever.                                                                                                                                             

Shocking statistic....

Did you know that 43% of all children that don't make it to their 5th birthday die as newborns? We are working on a project here in Cambodia to address this shocking statistic. Stay tuned....                                                                                                     

Jhpiego

Overweight Luggage and Prayer

Did you ever pray silently while talking to someone? While checking in at Dulles Airport, the agent informed me that my carry-on bag and personal item was 10 kg overweight. She asked me to move the extra weight items to my checked luggage which would then cause them to weigh over 50 lbs. And yes--it would cost me $100! I explained to the supervisor that the items were medical equipment. She had me move a few other things and I was not charged! Never doubt the power of prayer! On my way to Cambodia....