In my last prayer letter, I wrote about the cholera outbreak that was going on around the village -- where I'll be stationed and where my team leaders are stationed now. I've got an update, passed along from Stephan (my team leader).
The epidemic didn't make it to the village , except for two cases from travelers.
Medair (a Swissh Christian medical team) came to help in the village . A team of 12 expats went to live in the most affected area and set up a treatment center. Since they set that up, only two more people died. They came late and had other difficulties, too. Now the epidemic is coming to a close as far as the cycle is concerned.
Stephan and Iris spent the last three weeks wading between sick people and didn't get sick. And neither did anyone from the Medair team. Praise God.
A lot of people were asking about my safety, in light of the outbreak and other things. It should not affect our team at all. Stephan assures us we will be in good hands medically -- "We will take no risks," he said. He says cholera is avoidable and treatable. It can be kept out of a village with just a big of education on hygiene. So, have comfort!
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