- 24/01/03: trip to Nong Khiao, organisation with the district health
department and overnight stay.
- 25/01/03: trip to Hatsa Pheuil with Mr Boun Muang (Muang Ngoy doctor),
screening and treatment of patients and overnight stay at Ban Ngoy Neua.
- 26/01/03: return to Luang Prabang
Screening and treatment of patients: Total 40 cases
- Skin diseases (dermatis) 12
- Flue: 8
- Otitis: 2
- Gastritis: 6
- Wound: 3
- Skin rash: 3
- Abcess: 1
- Articular pain: 2
- Dysentery: 3
- Pneumonia: 1
Health Education
- Village and house cleanliness
- Body hygien of children
- use of health facility when children are sick
Budget in us$. Total 75
- Drugs 20
- Transport 15
- Perdiem 40
Beside this, Dr Visith made some comments. His assessment is that the village is not affected by a particular epidemic disease. He estimates that the villagers are neglecting basic care to children such as cleaneliness and early treatment of sick children. To him it is much of a surprise and he comments that is will be a long way before the villagers develop awareness on prevention and conservation of health.
French doctor's comments: I feel Dr Visith has done as good as he thinks. However, my feeling is that he remained in a "too professional" approach. I guess what was possibly expected was something a little bit more than professional, including an attempt to socialize with the villagers in order to create a more productive interaction. I assume that was the point in the "commitment" to spend overnight at the village which he did not fulfill (and does not hide it). Budget wise, this makes almost 2us$/patient which is quite high for local standards. This could be justified if for instance it could be combined with an effective dynamic towards sustainable prevention and conservation of health.