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The Medical Clinic
Lola Reid Allin

The Medical Clinic

Witness a few moments in the life of a patients and volunteers at a three week Canadian medical mission to Mully Childrens' Family in rural Kenya, East Africa.

Photos
10
Status
Public
Created
Jul 16, 2014
Updated
Feb 11, 2022
Categories
Documentary Black & White
Tags
#Africa #Doctors #Kenya #Mcf #Medical Clinic #Mission #Mully Childrens' Family #Patients #Rural

Photos (10)

HIV AIDS KILLS: Orphan and abandoned children adopted by Charles and Esther Mulli knit happily outside a dorm room. © Lola Reid Allin
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Many patients started at dawn for a walk which would take several hours. Arriving at the medical clinic, eager patients waited patiently for the clinic to begin at 8AM. © Lola Reid Allin
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Unlike the heartbreaking images of the severely malnourished, this healthy family represents the future of Africa. With clean water, education and healthcare, their future holds promise. This adoring mother nestles her youngest of three. Somehow you know the doctor is smiling, enjoying a shared moment of understanding with another parent. © Lola Reid Allin
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This young woman awaits a second opinion about her child, a referral from the first doctor to a pediatrician, their offices and examining rooms separated by this draped bed sheet. © Lola Reid Allin
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Moments before this image, the pediatrician had told informed this young mother that her child had a fatal heart condition. © Lola Reid Allin
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When logistically possible our only female physician examined the female patients. © Lola Reid Allin
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Many years ago Dr. Keith, our pediatrician, attached these miniature Canadian Inuit mukluks to his stethoscope to distract frightened young patients. This distraction failed to work with this young boy, terrified by his first visit to a physician. © Lola Reid Allin
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Sometimes actions do speak louder than words. Although Dr Keith has an excellent working knowledge of Swahili, here we see him showing his young patient what to do: fungua mdomo (open your mouth). © Lola Reid Allin
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I was surprised to see this woman gently grasp her husband’s hand in reassurance. Witnessing this tender interaction, rarely exhibited even privately between married Kenyan couples, I applauded their resilience, loyalty and enduring love. © Lola Reid Allin
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A young MCF teacher soberly reflects as several of his students recall the 2008 post-election violence and murder in their hometown of Eldoret. © Lola Reid Allin
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