...the blessings come and you will find that you are used for God's glory and in ways you hadn't imagined.
Sohrab Pandy is a GP who joined the Mission Direct medical team in Uganda, April 2009
What were your impressions of the Ugandan health situation?
What a challenge it is to be faced with a completely alien healthcare system - suddenly the security blanket of your usual surroundings, support and well-trodden care pathways are non-existent. So it's back to basics - common sense, knowledge, and importantly to trust in God that somehow your efforts will be a blessing to others. Expect to be humbled but stay positive, flexible, eager in anticipation - Don't worry if things don't work out - the Africans certainly don't!
What advice would you give to people going on a medical mission?
You will find that you are used for God's glory and in ways you hadn't imagined. The blessings will pour back on you - the love and warmth of the Ugandans - their appreciation and immense gratitude for even the smallest thing- and the lessons they teach us in acceptance, faith, and medical knowledge in areas we know little.
Were you able to teach the Ugandan doctors?
Who teaches who ? We all teach each other and God blesses and teaches us all!
Sohrab Panday
Got medical experience?
Pass it on!
Are you an experienced medical professional? Can you spare a fortnight of your free time? The hospitals, surgeries and clinics of Rukungiri in Uganda want to learn from you. By sharing your expertise with other healthcare professionals you are passing on a body of knowledge that will be used to heal and even save lives, long after you have returned home. And you will gain invaluable knowledge and experience yourself.
You don’t need to be a medical lecturer, and you don’t need to be an expert in tropical diseases either. And we will find a placement for you that best suits your strengths.
Contribution: £1,495
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