Madex 2019 – Madagascar Medical Expeditions

Snails snails snails

16th-21st June 2019 After a quick overnight stop in Marofatsy, we continued the rest of our 25km trek to Betampona. We were greeted in Betampona with a lovely reception from the school teachers, headmaster, local doctor and village chiefs. Everyone was served a cup of warm lemon tea which went down a treat after aContinue reading “Snails snails snails”

Moving it in Marolambo

Written by Caitlin and Heather Madex work is finally underway. After being greeted with a wonderful meal cooked by Madame Chez Martin herself, we have all settled well in Marolambo. Yesterday was the first day spent as a full MadEx team in Marolambo and it was a busy one!! The morning started with a circuitContinue reading “Moving it in Marolambo”

Top times in Tana

So today’s the day!! The rest of the team will fly out to Marolambo to meet the other 5 who flew out yesterday. The last few days have been busy for us all. We have had several meetings including meetings with the Madagascan Head of Neglected Tropical Diseases, Madagascan Head of Communicable Disease and theContinue reading “Top times in Tana”