March 1st, 2025: We had another intensive day at the hospital yesterday. We’ve noticed that many C-sections are performed, even in situations where vaginal delivery could be possible. Repeated C-sections carry risks, so we focused on transferring knowledge about techniques…
Februaru 28th, 2025: Yesterday was about training, collaboration, and improving care for newborns. 💙 Training and knowledge transfer Our team provided valuable training on infant resuscitation and shoulder dystocia. These are situations that don’t occur often, but when they do,…
February 25th, 2025: Ellen, Gerard, and Carmen are currently staying in The Gambia on behalf of Pure Foundation. Yesterday, they cooperated in the clinic, and today was all about training and optimizing stock management. Once again, we see how much…
After 24 hours of traveling, I finally reached The Gambia, where I was picked up by theCEO of Bwiam General Hospital, Mr. Kebba Manneh. Within my first days in the country, I explored the beautiful coast, met so many kind…
During my time in Bwiam, I had the opportunity to participate in Bwiam General Hospital’s annual Walk for Health and Sports Tournament. This event involves a lively 5k walk around the community with music and dancing. The afternoon and evening…
I was overcome with many feelings when my 22-hour journey from Atlanta to The Gambia had come to an end. Excitement for the experiences I would soon realize would alter the course of my life for the better. Anxiety about…
GRIP: Power Up Gambia Interning at Bwiam General Hospital (BGH) in The Gambia was a lifechanging opportunity that has made me rethink my future academic and career goals. This summer, my main task was to reach out to non-profit organizations…
GRIP: Power Up Gambia, Bwiam, The Gambia A blast of hot air overwhelmed me as soon as I stepped out of the plane. It was nothing like those sunny Philadelphia days that cured seasonal depression; this was the real deal:…
Power Up Gambia, The Gambia It’s been a little more than a week already! Honestly, I can’t tell if it went by quickly or slowly, as I’m still trying to get adjusted to living here. I also still can’t believe…
