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Written by Linda Heitger
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Thursday, 04 August 2011 09:26 |
Hello,
I am Linda Heitger, a registered nurse.
Today Mary was privledged to assist Dr John Mkobo with an inguinal hernia surgery while I video taped. I was impresed with the "professionalism" of the nurses and doctors. The surgical equipment in the operating room was a collection of pieces and parts put together to perform a sterile procedure.
We were told that this time of year in Tanzania that it does not rain. It rained last night, this morning and this afternoon. The red clay soil which was dry yesterday became sticky today.
I have been amazed by the vision of the nurses and the doctors. Their desire to treat the patients in the community effectively and proficiently. Their desire to help their community grow in a positive manner. Not expecting organizations to come and "take care of them" making them dependent, but to come along side of them with support, so that they may maintain their independence.
The Tanzanians are warm and friendly, helping us to pronounce and speak Swahelli (which for me is not easy) and very gracious with explaining their customs and food.
Linda
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