Paparazzi
The air became electric when the Minister of Labour entered the hospital grounds. I found myself following the other Africans with cameras as we fought for the best vantage points to snap snap snap. Everyone was pleased that such a notable woman (we're talking equivolent of Condy in Malian terms) came to the hospital dedication, although i could sense some disappointment that the president himself was not able to attend.
Mali has been named one of the worst 5 countries in the world for women to live. The infant mortality rate is perhaps the highest. I was told that culturally, it is not appropriate for woman to mourn the loss of a child until it is the fourth death. The new Koutiala hospital will be a beacon of light for these women.
Mali has been named one of the worst 5 countries in the world for women to live. The infant mortality rate is perhaps the highest. I was told that culturally, it is not appropriate for woman to mourn the loss of a child until it is the fourth death. The new Koutiala hospital will be a beacon of light for these women.
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