Update on the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Even though Cindy and I are home, Stacia, Linda, and Stephany are still in Eldoret continuing the work at the Mother Baby Hospital. I thought I would give an update about the strike. The strike is unfortunately still going on. The negotiations with the gov't are still continuing. Most of the hospital remains quiet and desolate without the commotion of day to day doctors and nurses. The majority of wealthier patients who are still in need of health care have left to go to private hospitals but this leaves the poorer class with no where to go. It sounds like some from the IU house are able to go and do as much as they can. With that being said; you can only do so much- so thank you to all of you who are putting in long hours and days for your patients. Luckily enough, the nurses in the NICU are allowed to work in order to take care of the babies - this includes our team of three. I know they are making great progress in the NICU and with the teaching program. Please continue to pray for this sad situation occurring in Kenya. There are so many individuals being affected by this strike: physicians, nurses, teachers, the community, children, families of the sick, families of those who have already passed, and so many more. Here is a link to one of the news stories about the strike:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201209190202.html