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"People who understand the mechanisms of their injuries often undergo much more successful rehabilitation, which I see in my work today."

Today is a day when millions around the globe join the fight against HIV and AIDS. We strive to better educate ourselves and communities, support those affected by the virus, commemorate those who have died, and challenge the stigma.

The first in our brand new series, we catch up with past Work the World travellers to see where they are now, and what part their overseas elective played. First up is Hugh, a GP Registrar in Orange, NSW, Australia.

For many of us in the western world, the word ‘Ayurveda’ roughly translates to spa treatments, aromatic oils, and maybe some panpipe music. Is there more we can learn from the practice than massages alone? You better believe it!

We spoke to qualified Midwife Nada Majid about her elective in Ghana, and how it prepared her for the culturally diverse wards of Leeds.