Ardingly Old Jeshwang Association
FIRST DELIVERY
On Thursday Morning 4th January, the first baby to be born in the new delivery suite was delivered safely. The baby boy (Oumi) and his mother are doing well. And as from mid-February, regular deliveries are being carried out at the Clinic. Mothers can now give birth in safety and comfort. Thanks to the sponsors who have made this possible!
ANOTHER FIRST FOR AOJA
The first students from the new Brighton and Sussex Medical School are doing their elective at the Old Jeshwang Health Centre. They will be observing deliveries and ante-natal care and reporting on the investigation of anaemia and on the dispensary. They will also be assisting as clinical students at the Royal Victoria Hospital
The late Summer barbecue raised £227. The Books for Africa Stall, manned by James and Sarah Dale, made an additional £63. Stephen Doerr also recruited several sponsors.
Sirra Nyabally, our newly appointed midwife, has successfully completed a training course on voluntary counselling, testing and prevention of parent to child transmission of HIV/AIDS.
The International Planned Parenthood Federation has donated new bicycles to the Gambia Family Planning Associating. They have donated one to Old Jeshwang Health Centre which was presented on Wednesday 26th September..
