Jess had been on the waiting list to go and work with Médecins sans Frontières for a number of months when earlier this year she suddenly got a phone call advising her they had a suitable posting. Unfortunately for Jess it wasn’t counting turtles in the warm waters off the Maldives (although she would have been bored with that in no time at all), but supervising an HIV/AID’s clinic in rural Zimbabwe. What a challenge. Much of the suffering experienced by nations in Africa barely makes the UK news and it isn’t until we visit or have a close friend working in these areas that we truly appreciate some of the issues. This is no exception. Read Jess’s first letter home and look out for more. Well done Jess – an example to us all.
Click here to read a letter from Jess in Zimbabwe
Chaired by Dame Tanni Gey-Thompson and Felicity Aston, this evening lecture will have contributors from leading adventurers, athletes, coaches and representatives from disability and inclusive organisations across the UK. Equal Adventure are an organisation who help those with diverse needs access adventure activities. The lecture will ben held at the Royal Geographical Society, London on 27th January at 7pm.
In the autumn of 2009 one of our clinic staff, Mel, took some time out of her regular work and travelled to the African state of Benin. Here she joined with Mercy Ships to work as a ward and recovery nurse. Mercy Ships specialises in providing healthcare to some of the most impoverished countries. Mel was involved in looking after patients who had undergone major operations correcting facial deformaties and tumours, problems rarely seen in the UK. Well done Mel – a tough assignment but well worth the effort.
I have just added a collection of stunning pictures to our website gallery. These have been taken by Nick Mason, an Intensive Care Specialist Doctor and Olympus Cameras photographer. A number of these can be viewed in our clinic waiting room and the full collection at Summit Photographs. The money raised from the sale of these photographs goes towards the International Porter Protection Group, which provides support and medical care for porters working in mountains across the globe. Enjoy.
James
Happy New Year and welcome to the all new Travel Health Consultancy blog, where you will find news and info regarding travel health, expeditions and adventure. There will be links to the various expeditions THC is currently supporting around the globe, as well as information of forthcoming events linked with travel and adventure.
You will also be able to find out what makes Travel Health Consultancy tick. Our staff pride themselves in providing advice from experience gained travelling and working in some of the most difficult environments around the world. Watch this space for news of their adventures past and present.
I hope you enjoy it and don’t forget to comment.
Regards, James.
Karima, Northern Sudan, 11/09
