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Published: March 19th 2012March 19th 2012
Manzini - Today the medical work begins. We are up for breakfast, will head to the hospital here in Manzini for a tour and then head out on the HIV Task Force - a home assessment of patients in their homes to evaluate their status, provide treatments and food. Taking the anti-retroviral medications with food is critical to avoid nausea, and many of the patients in the villages don't have adequate food, so the food program becomes critical. It is impressive how organized and systematic the program is here. Photos to follow later.
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Ophthalmologist joining a medical team providing clinical care and academic exchange programs in West China. Sponsored by the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI), this trip supports the existing eye care infrastructure in the country with additional clinical care, educational exchanges and research. The focus this year finalize and deploy a pilot program that will lead to the creation of a new eye institute for the southwest China region. The program is an integrated component of the DMEI Global Eye Care Fellowship Program with outreach into West China, Swaziland and Peru as well as local program ... full info
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Great scenery and great hospitality! Good luck with your work there. We need a few group pictures.
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