The predominant health problems were of infectious etiologies (protozoan, bacterial, and fungal) and attributable to poor hygiene and lack of good quality drinking water. Common complaints were diarrhea,
hernias! We set up three O.R. tables in one room…just like in the T.V. show, “M.A.S.H.” What an experience! We had no choice but to make it work, both for us and the patients! This was their only