A companion system for women taking a sick child to the health centre from a char

Many mothers in Gaibandha chars fear taking a sick child to the health centre alone. The way is long, a river must be crossed, and they get flustered over papers and questions. A few women of the para decide who can be a companion when. Before leaving, the child's symptoms, how long ill and any medicine given are written on a paper. In an emergency, call 999. You need the consent of four or five women, a notebook and knowledge of ferry times.