Fanwell is now 10 weeks old, born June 21, 2013
His mom died June 30th. He was 1.7 kg at birth. It is a miracle that he's alive!
He is on nevirapine and septrin for now. The HIV test was done a few weeks ago. Measures to reduce HIV include anti-retroviral prophylaxis (i.e. nevirapine). The septrin (antibiotic) serves to reduce possibility of acquiring infections that may occur due to possible depressed immune system.
Fanwell's family visited this past Saturday!
They were so pleased that he is now 4.0 kg! Aunt Juliet is unable to care for Fanwell due to caring for a 14 year old cerebral palsy child at home. We shall connect with her in Kalomo where she lives. The other aunt, Mwaaka, who lives in Livingstone, appears to have a fair number of children at home and we'll further assess the family situation and be teaching that the best place for every child is within the family home!
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