We spent the day at Malagazi Clinic run by the Islamic Medical Association. It is located near Umlazi Township and primarily serves rural, poor populations. Immunizations and family planning took place in the morning. Molly and I took turns giving immunizations and birth control injections. It was good practice for us!
The rest of the day was spent with patients presenting with flu, shingles, STI's, colds, and other common ailments. Molly and I were in charge of collecting medications to dispense and administering the injections... more practice!
Malagazi Clinic was similar to our Marianhill Clinic experience but far more hands-on.
About Me
- Shanley
- Tacoma, Washington
- I spent 9 years of my life in Lagos, Nigeria. After ten years away from Africa I finally get to go back. I am a recent Western Washington University graduate pursuing the daunting task of getting into medical school. Over the past year I have made delicious Forza coffee as a barista, coached volleyball at my alma mater: Curtis High School, and whipped young volleyball players into shape as a personal trainer. Now I am embarking on an adventure back to Africa with my great friend Molly. I will be participating in an internship with Child & Family Health International called Healthcare Challenges and HIV/AIDS in Cape Town and Durban, South Africa for nine weeks. Check out my trip!
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