Theresa Across the valley can be seen the hills which form the border with Mozambique. It was in this beautiful part of the world that we spent 8 weeks as part of our medical training. The hospital has 50 beds. Shaw is trained in family practice, and his wife Sharon, is a paediatrician, but is currently looking after their year-old daughter and sees only complicated cases. It was an opportunity to experience a very different culture, see a broader range of medical problems and gain a more global perspective of health care.
People walk for many hours or come by crowded bus.
Their main language is Shona but many speak English. Their dress is bright and colourful. The families are much more involved in looking after their relatives as there are fewer nurses. Relatives would cook meals and fetch medication. The mothers would stay with their young children, sleeping in the same bed on the ward.