It's Not My fault, Sir!
Chapter 46. Malaria
It has been two weeks without feeling Elfa is in charge of volunteering. The state of the soil is muddy, the environment is still slum has not been resolved. Started to appear post-disaster accompanying diseases.
Starting from itchy skin, coughs, colds and flu many attack the victims who evacuate. The lack of MCK facilities also led to further adding to the rapidly growing disease. The comparison of refugees and public facilities also greatly affects post-disaster handling.
The disaster site is near the sea, and near the mangrove forest. Aedes aigypti mosquito, anopheles mosquito begins to attack. Many volunteers and disaster victims one by one contracted dengue fever or malaria.
In the entourage of Elfa who was hit first was Doctor Sintya. Initially only fever and sekit head are felt. However, over time the body shivers and comes out a lot of sweat. All of these are symptoms of malaria.
Malaria is caused by a parasitic infection. Transmission occurs through the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito. This disease can cause fatal disorders if not treated immediately.
Malaria is caused by a parasite called plasmodium. When a mosquito bite makes the parasite enter the body. Will attack the liver and infect red blood cells.
Only female Anopheles mosquitoes can cause malaria. Not everyone knows how to recognize and avoid mosquito bites. After being exposed to this disease is only discovered, sometimes even until it is too late to handle it.
Fortunately Doctor Sintya can recognize the symptoms felt. So that it is quickly handled by leaving for a hospital in the city. By helicopter, the army.
Elfa began to feel the same symptoms as Doctor Sintya after three days the doctor was treated in the city. Keep pressing the coconut because it feels dizzy. Elfa sat leaning against the chair in the tent of the disaster post.
Mr. Jamal who was originally outside the tent rushed over to Elfa, "What's up, Neng?"
"El's head is so dizzy, Mr. Jamal."
"Are the symptoms like Doctor Sintya yesterday, Neng?"
"Yes, sir."
"Hurry check, Neng. Don't be late!"
"All the doctors are busy later, sir."
"Eee don't do that, just don't go anywhere here. Mr. Jamal's gonna call the doctor!"
"Don't bother, sir."
"No, this is my duty." Jamal left Elfa alone.
"What does Mr. Jamal mean?" Unfortunately Mr. Jamal has not heard the question Elfa.
Elfa continued to press the head because the dizziness was getting worse. Can only lean his body and head on an occupied chair. The body feels sore and painful all like finished working hard without stopping.
It had been more than two hours Elfa waited for Mr. Jamal, but did not come. No one came because everyone was on duty in the field. Finally Elfa rested in her special tent.
Mr. Jamal came and called Elfa from outside the tent. Calling out loud many times. The door that can't be knocked on because it's made of parachutes, "Neng! Neng El is inside?"
The door of the tent was tightly closed from the inside, Mr. Jamal only relied on the voice to call out to Elfa. Mr. Jamal's voice sounded like he finished running a marathon.
"What's up, sir?"
"Nobody came here yet?"
Elfa did not answer Mr. Jamal's question, paying more attention to the face of the man in front of him. Sweat is flowing profusely, the face looks flushed due to soy sauce. Plus the hunting breath looks very tired.
"Where's Jamal from?"
"From the beach."
"Remain to the beach at this hour?"
"Finding information, don't mind Mr. Jamal. How's Neng El doing now?"
"Don't close from the inside huh, Neng. Mr. Jamal will call Dr. Ratna!"
"Good, sir."
Dr. Ratna is the replacement doctor for Doctor Sintya. Initially, Dr. Ratna was in charge of treating children. Because the unmarried doctor is a pediatrician.
In just ten minutes, Mr. Jamal came with Dr. Ratna. With a little forced the doctor came with a hold on his hand by Mr. Jamal. The doctor examined the patient at the hospital.
"Miss El!" shouted Mr. Jamal.
"Yes, Sir!" elfa shouted from within.
"Pak Jamal is waiting outside, but Doctor Ratna's permission to enter is yes!"
"yes please come in!"
Doctor Ratna examined it carefully for almost a quarter of an hour. Doctors confirmed Elfa also experienced symptoms of malaria such as Doctor Sintya. Although only experiencing initial symptoms and given preventive medicine before being transferred to a hospital in the city.
Mr. Jamal came to the transport post by running as fast as possible. Ask the helicopter to evacuate patients with malaria symptoms. Unfortunately, helicopters are distributing aid to remote areas that cannot be reached by road.
The news of Elfa's pain reached Doctor Charnnet's ear. The man was confused because he could not help finding transportation. The communication barrier that died out completely made him emotional and frustrated.
Running closer to the tent Elfa wanted to check the state of the idol girl. Only unfortunately guarded by Mr. Jamal's friend. Mr. Jamal's message was not a man who entered the Elfa tent including Mr. Jamal himself.
There will be female volunteers who will be intermediaries when they want to meet or need to talk to the daughter of the Arab businessman. Dr. Yohan Charnett adds to the growing frustration and emotion.
Towards dusk, Mr. Jamal came running as fast as possible from a distance. The man who was no longer young came with a sweat bath. His breath was breathless as if he had finished a marathon run ten kilo meters away.
"All safe?" ask Mr. Jamal to his friend.
"So under control, sir."
"What about Miss inside."
"Miss is resting after being given the medicine by Doctor Ratna."
"Are you guys who?" doctor Yohan Charnett asked.
"You don't need to know, you'd better not interfere with Our Miss!" mr. Jamal said in a firm voice.
"I want to know Elfa's situation in there, I'm also a doctor!" doctor Yohan Charnett shouted in annoyance.
"Not necessary, I know you well. Please get out of here!"
Until the morning, the helicopter could not evacuate Elfa. There is bad weather with heavy rain accompanied by hurricanes. There was no place for the helicopter to land, all back in pieces the usual place to land the helicopter.
Until the morning Doctor Yohan Charnnet did not move from the door of Elfa's tent. Still not allowed in by Mr. Jamal. The door was guarded by four friends of Mr. Jamal tightly.
By morning, Elfa began to shiver in the cold. Female volunteers who looked after Elfa continued to report Elfa's condition once every half hour. Doctor Ratna also kept Elfa with the female volunteers inside the tent.
Mr. Jamal ran back to nowhere in the morning blind. An hour later came with a similar state of being bathed in sweat and hunting breaths. Because of the growing worry of Doctor Yohan Charnett forcing his way in, "Side me who will bring Elfa into the city!" banished.
"With what did you bring Miss?"
"With walking I will do."
Suddenly there was a clattering of steps coming and the sound of a baritone echoing, "Never touch the girl, she's only mine!"