Normality

May 16, 2016

As I approach 4 months in Kenya, so much about living here is just normal now. Bartering at the market for my fruit and veg is routine, as is fending of the matatu touts at the stand, and navigating the melee of busses, cars, potholes, people and boda bodas as I walk to the shops. … More Normality

Downtime

March 2, 2016

“Just take the Diamox” L. Kane, 2015 One of the many enjoyable aspects of working in Kenya is the opportunity to explore the county. Climbing mount Kenya is unmissable as far as I’m concerned. We chose to take the most straightforward route up Mount Kenya via Sirimon Gate to Point Lenana. The trip took a total of … More Downtime

It’s kind of like when you see a dog with it’s head out the window of a moving car…

February 13, 2016

Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bCPAP) has arrived in Kiambu! Just why this is so exciting will probably be lost on anyone who is unfamiliar with bCPAP, so here’s a quick description of what it is. Our lungs are made up of between 300 and 500 million tiny air pockets called alveoli, across which gas … More It’s kind of like when you see a dog with it’s head out the window of a moving car…

Settling in

February 10, 2016

I am now into my third week working in Kiambu District Hospital paediatric department. Compared with the placements some of the other Global Links volunteers are undertaking, I am in a relatively well resourced hospital. We have two paediatric consultants, a paediatric ward and a newborn unit. The paediatric ward has 49 beds, although there … More Settling in