Nursing Elective Placements in Tanzania - Dar es Salaam Reviews Reviews

Not only did I see exacerbations of conditions that are less prevalent in the UK, such as malaria and HIV, but I also had an insight into how UK conditions such as CVA's and UTI's are treated in a developing country.

Work the World went out of their way to make it an amazing experience and I cannot fault them and would recommend them to everyone who is considering an elective placement.

I feel that this has changed the how I perceive my role and hopefully will make me a better nurse

After her baby was born, she was hugging me and crying as she was so happy. She was thanking me over and over (in Swahili)

I learnt so much about myself and my practice and how I could help others

I had the best time and am already planning another Work the World placement once I am qualified

I had the chance to monitor and examine women during labour and perform a large number of deliveries. I was also able to get involved when women needed interventions such as putting in catheters, cannulas and also performing artificial rupture of membranes, episiotomies and suturing post partum.

The perfect balance between experiencing a developing country and it’s healthcare system and living comfortably and safely