Blogs & Stories
Aug 01, 2012
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A woman of around twenty years old wearing a black dress and shabby flowerish chitenje is in the consultation room. A baby is sleeping on her lap. She hands me a small orange book with a torn cover. Unlike in Indonesia, here in Malawi, patients keep...
Jul 17, 2012
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13th of June 2012, Wednesday. In Thekerani Health Center. My job teaches me one thing: always expect the unexpected. Just like when I am about to leave the health centre this afternoon. There are couples of women banging at the door, rushing to...
Jul 07, 2012
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My alarm clock rings and wakes me up. I rub my eyes to keep away the bad dream I had. I look at the watch, it’s 06:30 AM and I realise that I have overslept. It’s Tuesday, the very day that I don’t want to be late. Tuesday is the day for...
Jul 02, 2012
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Diseases of infection and neglect, as well as violence related wounds are always the main part of our life here in Nasir as a surgeon. Last Friday morning, we heard the rumour that there was gun fight in our neighboring county involving many victims...
Jun 25, 2012
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A typical Monday for me begins with a 4WD ride, heading over unpaved roads from the small town of Thyolo to Thekerani village where I spend most days of every week working. Nowadays, it has been very cold . Last May, the rainy season has ended and...