Just Another Manic Monday

Now that Monday has arrived, we are in full swing. Melissa is in charge of the oversight of the two pediatric wards at the hospital and also helps in clinic, which means she has to remember how to treat adults too. Monday was Jeremy’s first day in the business office. He is currently working to enhance the method the hospital uses to bill electric / phone charges to those who live in the area covered by the hospital’s grid. Both of our experiences so far have had their challenges as both the way medicine is practiced and business is conducted are different than we have experienced in the past.

Today was also the first day which we hired local help to perform house work and outside chores. It is encouraged to do so while staying at Mukinge as it helps the local economy by employing those currently without a job. It is an interesting experience to have help doing tasks we’re used to doing on our own. However, the individuals work very hard while they are here and are greatly appreciated.