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LA’AU:  Medicine
HAWAIIAN PROVERB OF THE DAY -

October 9, 1944: Penicillin comes to Maui.

First developed in 1943, the U.S. Government kept production of the antibiotic for men serving in the armed forces, at  war.  Penicillin is credited with a major reduction in  deaths and amputations caused by bacterial infections among World War II’s Allied forces, saving an estimated 12-15% of lives.

Toward the end of 1943, penicillin was manufactured on Oahu, and distributed to service men there. Its first use was to stem the tide of sexually transmitted diseases, especially gonorrhea, which was rampant among servicemen. It was near the end of the following year that the drug was flown to Maui and neighbor islands for public distribution.

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The rainbow. To Hawaiians, the rainbow — Anuenue — signified the presence of the gods. According to Judeo-Christian tradition, the rainbow was Yaweh’s promise to Noah that the great flood was abating and the earth would never again be so inundated.

Maui enjoys an abundance of this spectacular natural wonder because rain showers occur with such frequency here, at various locations and elevations throughout the island.

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