Over the past few years the mental health services at Kisiizi have developed and are led by Nancy Mwebesa. A new patient arrived today in shackles, put on in the community as he was out of control and they didn't know what else to do. Hopefully with compassion and good psychiatric care he will improve but will certainly be out of his shackles.
It's heart breaking to see children with malnutrition. A child with bad kwashiorkor protein-energy malnutrition has been admitted with swelling of the legs, changes to the skin and general malaise and misery, together with infection. Some of these children have TB or HIV infections. We do now have effective medicines to treat TB and the anti-retroviral drugs are making a big difference to HIV management but it is still a challenging task with the children very vulnerable to infections.
Hanna is teaching in the School of Nursing today whilst Ruth and Beth continue to help in the primary school.
Dr Tonny Tumwesigye, the Medical Superintendent, has arrived back safely after his trip to UK.
We are pleased that two new interns are starting with Kisiizi. This can happen as we have recognised Consultant level specialists - Francis in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Gabriel in Surgery.
thanks to all who have fed back comments, its good to hear from you.
Ian and Hanna
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