By Merry Broughal | Project Manager
Treating people for malaria is so commonplace these days throughout Kenya, we often tend to forget how deadly this diagnosis can be.
Thanks to you, supporters of Olalo of Hope’s urgent medical program, we have the funds available to cover the cost of testing for the disease as well as the antibiotics needed for treatment. The cost for this at local hospitals ranges from $20-$30.
People unable to get tested and treated because of a lack of funds, can experience serious consequences, including death. Testing and treatment are imperative!
The area in Kenya where Olalo of Hope serves is a high-risk area for malaria-carrying mosquitos. Thanks to you, our generous donors, many residents, from babies to older adults, have been tested and treated over the years.
In other areas throughout Kenya, there is a shortage of the medication needed to treat malaria. The article included with this report talks of the death of a young student and fears of additional fatalities due to this shortage and an increase in mosquitos carrying this disease.
The area in which we serve has not been affected by the lack of medication and we continue, with your support, to see testing and treatment done locally for those in need.
Thank you for your gracious support.
Thank you for saving lives!
Merry Broughal
Olalo of Hope-Kenya
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