Today was the first day we toured the health center. It was an interesting experience but I was surprised at how well they were utilizing all of their resources. I thought the model within the health center was very interesting as the staff was entirely nurses but if more health care was needed they would refer them to the hospitals. There were definitely some areas that looked nothing like what we would have access to in the United States like the pharmacy. The tour of the hospital allowed us to realize that this was nothing like what we were used to which was a very humbling experience. After our introduction to the health center we walked to our lunch place and had lunch with all of us and the University of Kigali students. I'm going to miss talking to them and spending time with them! The picture below is me with Robert and Emmanuel! We had to say our goodbyes today and it made me very sad. Then we sat and had Waleed lecture us on the IPC protocols that we would be investigating tomorrow. Then we went to the shops close by and went to a local wood carving station! It was so cool to watch them carve what was usually found in the shops. As we were there they gave Clara and I some matching bracelets which is what is pictured below. We had dinner at a place one of the nuns recommended and then came home. Overall a busy but good day!
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