The Blog

Rob, a medical student currently in the Philippines undertaking his elective with Work the World, discusses his first day in the hospital in Iloilo.

There’s probably no feeling quite like stepping off the plane to start your programme in Argentina, the Philippines, Ghana, or wherever you’re spending your elective. Unfortunately though, getting there often involves a dreaded long haul flight. Not most people’s idea of a good time.

To help get you through the tedious travel that stands between you and the start of your adventure abroad we’ve put together a few essential tips for long haul flights. The upshot is stay comfy, keep busy and be healthy.

The first participant on the Work the World program in the Philippines has arrived! Rob, a 5th year medical student from Barts & The London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine & Dentistry, talks here about the journey, his initial thoughts on Iloilo and the Work the World experience so far.

Sunday 7 April was recognised around the planet as World Health Day. Like every year, the World Health Organization (WHO), which celebrates the anniversary of its creation, chooses a problem to address and develop various activities. This time hypertension was selected because it is a disease that affects one out of three adults and that many do not know they have it because they do not always show symptoms. Mendoza joined WHO's campaign by organizing an event to increase awareness at Parque San Martin.

As the world marked World Malaria Day on 25th April the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program, is organizing conferences throughout all the ten regions of Ghana to discuss about the possible ways of eradicating the deadly parasite which has claim many lives, with pregnant women and children being the most vulnerable.

The picturesque Himalayas still dazzle me when I see them every morning. The perks of living in Pokhara and waking up early morning are definitely the mountains.

The Midwifery and Nursing Training College in Sekondi, Takoradi plays an important role in the training of healthcare professionals in the western region. Most graduates from this college practice at the regional hospital, which serves as the main centre for the Work the World elective programme in Ghana.

Come meet us on the Work the World Facebook page! Our ever growing community of past and future participants on the program are a great source of information. Whether you want some travel tips, packing advice or simply impartial feedback about our internships and electives, this should be your first port of call.

February went by so quickly! Good thing too, gone are the winter chills and here in Nepal we welcome a brand new spring.

Besides the cold red noses and roses in February, we had a big move. Having had the old house for more than 3 years we have now moved in to a new, 26 occupancy, 3 story house. Moving places can be hectic but this was exiting as we were deciding, designing and doing all sorts of things to create an atmosphere for students which is a home from home.

We recently moved to a new, 25 occupancy, 3 story home due to the growing popularity of the Argentina program. Our new house is situated in a lively location near to several shops and “Happy Street”; a street popular in Mendoza for its lively atmosphere and friendly people.