The most difficult problem encountered in opening the new facility was the persistent record rainfall which caused extremely muddy roads with areas of flooding. Fortunately the tractor and trailer were able to negotiate the 3 kilometers between the older building and the new dispensary reasonably well. The roads were virtually remade and even a small bridge in one area was built over a persistent flood stream to allow the visitors on opening day a safe journey.
Opening day was attended by approximately 100 guests and workers. Refreshments were served and the shiny new building was dedicated to the continued service of the poor and underserved.
The Dispensary is currently adding about 300 new patient files per month. This increase in new patients has already used up the original stocks of new files and printed case papers which has required additional purchases of new ones.
