Sixteen barefoot doctors arrived for four-day days of training. We talked about the causes of disease and the traditional beliefs, and the scientific reasons for sickness. We also talked about how their ancestors searched for the sources of illness and death. Since they had no idea of germs, they concluded that disease and death came from evil spirits, ancestors, broken taboos, and witchcraft. I explained how the microscope's discovery led to the knowledge of germs and parasites as causes of disease and showed them pictures.
On the last day, they packed some medicines in the containers I gave them, and they returned to their villages. It did my heart good to see their progress.
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