A day in the life of a STP-student

Breakfast at the canteen is an essential part of the day, and here are the STP students taking 5 minutes together at the start of the day The morning handover [...]

Breakfast at the canteen is an essential part of the day, and here are the STP students taking 5 minutes together at the start of the day

The morning handover is probably the most important meeting of the day when the medical staff discuss patient cases, new admissions, planned surgeries, births, etc.

Training is a very important aspect of the STP program. Sayoh is a SACHO graduate of the STP program and is now a national trainer for CapaCare. Here he is teaching the newest batch of STP students in the skills lab, learning the essential skills they will need in the operation theatre.  

The great ward round is when each week the medical team goes round all the wards in the hospital to discuss important patient cases in the hospital.

STP student Emerica and Community Health Officer Jalloh finding joy in the daily work is always lovely to see.

Training in the operating theatre is something that all STP students go through on their journey towards being a SACHO. Here is Dr. Abdul operating on a hernia with the assistance of Dr. Lesley.

Having lunch at the canteen is great way to talk, have a bite to eat and connect with friends.

Having lunch at the canteen is great way to talk, have a bite to eat and connect with friends.

Amara is one of our longest serving and best SACHO’s in Masanga and we are so lucky to have him here. He always has time to help teach the new students and is such a great teacher.

Work on the wards never stops, caring for patients is a 24/7 job. Sheka loves every moment.

It’s time to go home and get some rest and after a long day at the hospital, but Emerica and Fatima are always smiling and ready for a photograph opportunity.

Some people never sleep and always want to learn more, and Joy is one of them.

The STP students having personal time after work at the local bar where they buy street food and relax with friends.