Stories From Kiribati

One day, someone in the family was sick therefore a 9 year old boy was sent to call the Medical Assistance (MA) for help.

Arriving at the MA’s home, the boy called out, “Where’s the MA? Someone’s sick and needs help.”

“Sorry, he left yesterday. He went overseas!” said the wife.

The boy nodded then went back home. On his way he kept saying, “Overseas, overseas, overseas, ...” The word was important and he didn’t want to lose it.

At home, the family asked, “Is the MA coming?”

“No. He left yesterday!” said the boy.

“Where?” family insisted.

“Overfence!” was the boy’s reply.