Work the World Reviews

The majority of patients we saw were stroke victims and a lot of these patients had been coming to physio for years, so had really built up a rapport with everyone working there.

A useful tip for nursing students is to make friends with the Ghanaian student nurses as they run the ward and are fantastic at letting you get involved in patient care!

A surgical team from a charitable organisation, Operation Hernia, was visiting and was down one surgeon. I was asked to assist and played a large role in the week of surgery.

Pain relief in labour is rare. But, it is common for women to rely on religion as a focus during pain — they often prayed to Jesus for help.

"Everyone has their own unique experience, and the only way to truly learn about Ghana is to go yourself!"