The Ward

The ward at Kindwitwi is home to those ex-leprosy patients who cannot look after themselves. They have a room each with a bed. All their meals are provided. Their scar tissue is treated with Vaseline each day. The ward is situated in the heart of Kindwitwi Village, just behind the tree where Village meetings take place, so the patients feel they really belong there and are able to see all that goes on.

Patients soaking their feet

Ex-patients soaking their feet in preparation for the 'Vaseline treatment'

Patients soaking their feet Making Baskets

Chatting outside the ward

A room in the ward - note the mosquito net (not universally available in Tanzania!)
Making Baskets Making Baskets

Despite being very handicapped by their disabilities, these Kindwitwians are making woven baskets to supplement their income.