Pharmacy is a new profession in Malawi, it celebrates its tenth anniversary next year when 8 students started their course here at the University of Blantyre. Unsurprisingly it has a long way to go but the students I’ve met and the interns (pre-registration students) are
Today we were taken round the wards, and, with permission from the parents, these are some of the photos we took just from one ward. The high dependency unit within the ward cares for children who need oxygen or IV drips. The rest of the ward
I have been struggling to get my head round some of the facts and figures I’ve been given over the past two days. Today I’ve been taken on a tour round the paediatric hospital by Dr Neil Kennedy; sadly seeing is believing. The Children’s Hospital
Well we’ve arrived, a bit muddled and tired but all the hold luggage is safely with us which was one of my worries. We’ve been tested for Ebola (passed!) had our fingerprints and iris recognition taken so clearly we won’t be able to get away
It’s taken 9 months since conception of this Madventure in January, developing and forming its shape, to hopefully successful delivery. We’ve packed every inch of hold luggage full of medical equipment, colourful clothing and toys. Dave and I have proved that it’s certainly feasible to start two
Well one of us is happy. Dave is in his element working out how to fit all the medical supplies we’ve collected into the smallest space possible. I, who have no spatial awareness, and can’t do a jigsaw to save my life, take on the
We go in less than 2 weeks time and I am surrounded by endless ‘to do’ lists. This is hilarious for as my husband will vouch, I HATE LISTS! However in order to keep my Madventure under control whilst holding down the day job I
When I planned my day shadowing pharmacy staff at Birmingham Children’s Hospital I was worried about my lack of knowledge about hospital pharmacy systems and my clinical skills regarding paediatric medication. What I don’t anticipate is my emotional reactions, especially as a Mum confronted by
When I started this Madventure, I hadn’t realised that the tenets of Soroptimism – Educate, Enable and Empower were going to apply to me! Through my various contacts I manage to arrange a day’s work experience at Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH), which has links to
Happily Club seem really keen on the T towel idea and I get the go ahead to do this. This gets husband Dave and me thinking about other fun ways my Club could raise money to support the training of paediatric nurses in Malawi. But
