Malaria - (+) one plus!

So I hadn't been feeling well for a while: tiredness, fever and decreased appetite I thought I had typical 'medical student-itis' I convinced myself I had Malaria. However, having spoken to some of the visitors to Ghana they said I would feel much sicker so put it out of my mind and put it down to the weather and the food, etc.

Steve then said that he had had Malaria 4 times in 6 months and the area we're in is particularly prone to resistance to some of the anti-malarials. So I got myself tested and 'I HAVE MALARIA 1 plus!'. Great isn't it I choose the most expensive anti-malarials Malarone, (nearly 80 squids of precious inheritance money) and still get the blasted disease. So I can put the not eating down to the awful taste you do get which makes you feel awful! ME not eating, like what is going on!!

I have also been presented with a 'kelte' which is a bit like a scarf and says 'Akedoo - well done Lucy Rapp'! It means I am an important person and recognised for my efforts and work during my time over there.

I have also been presented with millions of 'cell' mobile phone numbers and addresses of many Ghanians, I don't know how I'll keep in touch with everyone.