An Amazing Story

The health promoters are already making a difference in the lives of their neighbors. Francesca, a health promoter from Subida became aware that one of her neighbors began labor at around 2 am. She went over to see if she could assist. Complications developed and the woman did not want to go to the hospital. She argued and insisted that she go to the witch doctor. After going to the witch doctor her condition deteriorated, her life was in jeopardy. Francesca, using her quick thinking sent some one to a nearby community to get some one with a car that they could pay the driver to take them to the hospital. This was arranged and the mothers life was spared and the baby is doing fine thanks to the courage and concern for one of the members in her zone. As the promoters in Care for Life villages teach and promote good health practices that they have received training in, I am sure many more lives will be impacted for the better in these poor rural communities