With the opportunity to focus on specific areas of interest, such as paediatric HIV or experiencing the breadth of our partner hospital's departments, your nursing elective in Tanzania will be tailor-made to suit you and your interests. Our nursing electives are hosted in Dar es Salaam, famous for its beautiful beaches and active city life. Read below what our students think about their nursing placements in Tanzania!
Reviews
Sarah Cartwright
Chester University 2019
"Resources were limited and considerations around health and safety were very different."
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Shakiirah Naseem
Anglia Ruskin University 2019
"My placement helped me to become more proactive and improved my confidence."
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Ruby Sullivan
King's College London 2019
"I am grateful for being able to witness this firsthand. It's not something you can explain."
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Kira Mitchell
Chester University 2019
"There were more than a few drunk drivers. This caused a number of serious accidents."
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Charlotte Bratt
University of Central Lancashire 2018
"It was surprising, culturally speaking, but simultaneously a great learning experience. It made me incredibly grateful for the NHS."
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Tia Samuels
University of the West of England (UWE) 2018
"The hospital was really under resourced. The patients had to bring in their own equipment — catheters, sterile gloves, cord clamps…."
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Heather Wilcox
University of Hertfordshire 2018
"They were doing their best with what they had."
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Abigail Troughton
University of Hertfordshire 2018
"Speaking openly, our time in the emergency department was emotionally challenging."
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Terri Jermyn
University of East Anglia 2018
"If you’re thinking about going on a trip with Work the World — just do it!"
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Waasifah Haque
Manchester Metropolitan University 2018
"This was truly one of the best experiences I’ve had, the atmosphere in the Work the World house was so welcoming!"
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