Manseur was first admitted to Bansang in 2006, suffering from incredibly extensive burns to much of his body. This happened when the thatched roof of his compound caught fire, and collapsed on him as well as a number of other boys. His recovery was agonising and prolonged because at the time of his admittance, the hospital did not have access to the specialist burns dressings and treatments that are now provided by Bansang Hospital.

Mansaur when he first arrived at Bansang

His burns were caused by a thatched roof that ignited

The old style dressings needed changing every single day

Staff, attempting to straighten the contracting skin of Mansaur’s hand

Which was understandably agonising for Mansaur

Such injuries would have been fatal in the old children’s ward.

3 months later – the skin is healing (causing abnormalities in the process)

Without specialist care, the skin unavoidably contracts

The dedicated staff have helped Mansaur to overcome the terrible burns

Incredible progress – the burns are now nearly healed

The left side of Mansaur’s head

Showing the terrible legacy of his burns

But as with so many patients, despite the hardship, they still smile!!

Mansaur with Anita – walking around the Mitie house

Mansaur, Anita and one of the dedicated nurses

Anita and Mansaur, 3 months after he was burned

Attempting to straighten Mansaur’s left hand

Mansaur at his compound, with his sponsor, Dennis Robinson

Thanks to the Rotary Club of Norwich, no child will have to endure what Manseur went through. & thanks to Dennis Robinson – organiser of the Scooters in the Sahara project – Manseur can also rest easier now, knowing that he has a great man supporting and sponsoring him as he looks to a better future.