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I'm a family practice doctor back in South Carolina.
Patients are just as friendly, but they definitely have different diseases present:
colds, skin infections, a lot of gastrointestinal stuff, worms.
I joined the Army for adventure, and this is definitely adventure.
>>We are at Pajimo Clinic in Kitgum, Africa. What we're doing here is providing a humanitarian
relief mission to the people of the village here.
We saw 1,067 yesterday, and we'll probably go over that number today.
>>I think we're making an impact, and hopefully if we continue,
it'll be a great thing. You know, the good outweighs the bad.
I see it half full and not half empty. >>I shouldn't say they are helpless,
but there are problems, of course. So when they get such a chance, I think it's
good. >>There have been people who have never worn
eyeglasses before in life. This is the best clinic because we can give
instant gratification to the patients. >>It's my very first time doing this type
of work. A lot of parasitic disease, infections, a
lot of fungal infections, a lot of malaria we've seen, high fevers in
kids, upper respiratory, a lot of that.
>>We are sick. We need assistance. >>[soldier] Did you get the Tylenol?
>>I think it's a feel-good mission. I think most people in my unit are feeling
like they're making a difference. >>[♪techno music♪] That's the
Army Today from Soldiers Radio and Television, Atlanta.
For more stories on Africa, check out army.mil. [♪♪]