A grandmother, Atelena, whose vision was impaired by cataracts has the surgical gauze removed and gazes on the faces of her grandchildren for the first time in 24 years. The ophthalmology procedure is relatively simple, but the tears of joy that filled her eyes as she looked on the …
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February 14, 2012 Tags: Atelena, Fourteen years, Lynette Grubwinkler, Volunteering, YWAM Medical Ship
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The World Health Organization states that 1.3 billion people in 72 countries worldwide are threatened by Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), commonly known as elephantiasis. The infection can cause abnormal enlargement of body parts causing pain and severe disability but also social isolation and financial hardship.
The YWAM Townsville Introduction to …
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2012 Tags: IPHC, Lymphatic Filiriasis, neglected tropical disease, PNG, YWAM Medical Ship
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