As a Senior Consultant, the reason I haven't raised my voice is simple:
When the interns are gone, I will gladly show up at 5AM, clerk 80 patients, draw the blood, and run the night calls myself.
I am superhuman. Obviously.
As a Senior Nursing Officer, the reason I am silent is obvious:
I have no problem running three wards alone, fixing lines, tracking vitals, delivering babies, doing the paperwork.
I don't need hands. I have dedication.
As a Policymaker, the reason I haven't spoken is elegant:
The interns are a budget problem I solved by terming the students.
My children are not doing internship in Uganda, after all.
As a Patient, the reason I haven't complained is clear:
Even if the doctor cutting me open has worked 36 hours without food, just cut me open and take the baby out.
Hunger sharpens the hands. Everyone knows this.
As a Citizen, the reason I am unbothered is rational:
None of my children is a medic.
I have my pastor.
The system runs on miracles. Always has.
This policy is brilliant.
Let's all stay quiet and watch the magic happen.
@mujuni_emmy@ForGlobalEquity@DrOribaDan I actually agree with you on this one.
Most of the clinical "work" now is data entry.
And unfortunately, until AI is advanced enough to take over that, we have no way around it.
Today's training in BLS, ATLS, Oxygen therapy, Trauma management and EFAST was amazing! Kudos to the HOD surgery department @basimbe_fr5394 for making it a success. @ronaldkiweewa2 is an amazing surgeon with so much experience in trauma surgery! Great teachers!
The young people in this country should dig deep inside themselves and follow ideals that build the nation. It's not enough to chase a quick buck or a sure way to influential spaces. In your professions, you'll one day be the voice of decision. Stand for something great.😟
@hotniqqha Facts. There is nothing to be proud of here. As an alumnus, Makerere has so much potential. Capacity for real greatness. It needs to stop downsizing itself to fit the Ugandan confines. I think that goes for all intellectual spaces. I am not an expert on the topic! But!
Yumbe is a culturally fascinating place.
Today, I attended to a mother in labor who was accompanied by her co-wife to the hospital. 😊
This reflects a good health seeking behavior within the family. Something rare to witness in other parts of Uganda.
Perhaps I should consider relocating😅😅