Looking at the video he does seem to have an infected left leg. It's dusky in colour towards the ankle. He's limping slightly. The skin seems a little rough as if it's blistered. If he's had a few days of antibiotics then it looks about right for cellulitis that's getting better. Cellulitis that isn't getting better would be a big deal in the UK let alone the tropics - life-threatening if untreated; no big deal if you find the right antibiotic.
As for Malaria - it comes in cycles so you can be feeling reasonably well between episodes.
As for water - in Africa - he should clearly be drinking plenty and probably avoiding tap water and ice cubes.
Could his family be trying to raise funds to rescue him?
The stories I've heard about him do nothing to endear him to me, but Maurice Kirk seems to be telling the truth about his leg.
Last edited by abgd; 8th Dec 2016 at 00:39.