2009 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Arrival
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
We arrived yesterday (Monday) after almost 3 days of travelling. After checking into our guesthouse on Lake Tana (a backpackers hostel!) we spent the rest of the day at the clinic cleaning. T... Read More »
First Operating Day
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Our first day of surgery in Bahir Dar – and despite many challenges, a success! Thirteen patients had surgery; many more are booked into next week. Forty-eight patients have been assessed. Not all are ca... Read More »
Another Surgery Day
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
A short note tonight as we were late getting the last of the patients out of recovery. We have done a number of quite large cases. Interesting for our medical team and wonderful for our patie... Read More »
A Day Off
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
We had a day off yesterday and the Rotaracts planned a variety of tours for us to choose from – a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries , a short trip down the Blue Nile , Read More »
Little Miracles
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Tomorrow is our last day of surgery – 14 cases booked. Our recovery room is overflowing; some children on mattresses on the floor, other pre-operative patients have to find their own accommodation for th... Read More »
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