Day 19 - Dambwa Clinic

Rabeccah had arranged for us to spend a morning in Mahatma Gandhi Dambwa Clinic. Split into 4 groups we targeted the outpatient and HIV departments, and the antenatal and under 5s clinics. We educated them on malaria, HIV and sanitation. The majority were attentive but the layout and setting was limiting for others; with the group in the antenatal clinic finding themselves wedged in a corridor attempting to teach. Knowledgeable questions were raised, particularly by those in the outpatient and HIV departments. Volunteers were relieved that a doctor was close at hand to answer detailed queries regarding CD4 levels. Following a meeting with the Sister in charge, information was gained on the services and outreach programmes provided by the clinic. Great to hear all of the services and medicines are free of charge!

This afternoon saw Beth and Kate being called back to Linda Farm to sign the visitor’s book. Another quick meeting regarding the Farm’s expenditure ensued. They made their way straight to Victoria Falls where the other volunteers had reserved 2 tickets for them at the local’s rate of K7 (approx. 90p). Elea, Jack and Ben took a dip in the ‘Boiling Pot’ before joining everyone for one last view of this natural wonder of the world. On the way out clothes, books and pens were traded for last minute souvenirs; Rachel T acquiring another armful of bracelets.

Tonight we will see off Jeff with a classic night in Fez Bar. 

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela