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March 25, 2023
Cementing relationships. This week we were based in Zvimba and Harare. I met with the Rasper community board, MOH, UZ, UK foreign and Commonwealth Development
March 17, 2023
This was the week of driving, but excellent use of the driving time was made. We ended up with 2 groups converging on Binga. Brian
March 10, 2023
This week the students headed back to Karanda after their weekend off. Once the logistics getting them there were sorted, I headed back to Bulawayo
March 3, 2023
Alison left Zim this week shortly followed by Gurdeep and Anita, but not before we had our partnership meeting hosted by ZimCan PVO, organized and
February 24, 2023
Anita, Gurdeep and myself arrived on the evening of Wed the 15th. Gurdeep and Anita dove straight in. Their focus was exploring the capacity building
February 13, 2023
Hi Everyone! Here begins our trip summary thus far. Firstly to acknowledge all the work that Alison poured into making our landing. From acquiring medical
Travelling in Zimbabwe: the fun stuff
It’s not all smooth sailing, but boy do we have fun… Road blocks: Aside from the police and Vehicle inspection stops, there are many reasons
March 28, 2022
Last update from Zim! We had to cancel the few days holiday to Mana Pools as the bridges have been washed away in the recent
March 25, 2022
Following the drive from Binga to Harare, we headed up to Karanda Mission Hospital for 2 nights. The main purpose for this visit is to
March 18, 2022
On the way to Hwange we stopped at the Lupane Women’s Development Trust. We met this amazing woman, Hildegard, who is working there. The Trust
March 10, 2022
Last Friday we drove to Mutare to meet one of the two 3rd year residents in the country, Joe. He works at Mutare General Hospital
March 3, 2022
Here is your weekly update. On Friday we met with Dr Bandiki (Mount St Mary’s Hospital, Wedza). He has a proposal in to his PMD
February 24, 2022
It’s been an eventful week the main focus has been on getting my license here, with the Change in Provincial Medical Director and permanent Secretary
2017 Trip
Dr. Bret Batchelor, Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) GP, recently visited Karanda Mission Hospital in rural Zimbabwe and had the opportunity to interview Dr. Paul Thistle, a
2016 Trip
Over the course of my global health elective in Zimbabwe, I was exposed to many medical educational opportunities that are much less prevalent in Canada,
2015 Trip
“I think this was a really important experience as I gained a perspective of what life is like in Zimbabwe first hand from a Zim