Welcome to the Work the World blog — here you'll find articles to help you make a more informed decision about your healthcare internship overseas. You'll learn about things like how a placement can boost your career, how you can spread the cost of your trip, the benefits of travelling overseas, why a Work the World internship presents such great value, and more.

Customs, Greetings and Etiquette in Tanzania

by Work the World

Having good prior knowledge of the country you’re planning to visit is always a good idea. Not only does it mitigate any potential offence you might cause, but allows you to develop a deeper understanding of the culture, history, and, most importantly, the people you’ll encounter.

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Pashupatinath Temple: Of Life and Death

by Work the World

Pashupatinath temple is a huge structure that looms over the banks of the Bagmati river, which ultimately joins the holy river Ganges. Hindu cremation ceremonies take place here on an industrial scale. Visitors are invited to observe the rituals which might seem a little strange, but to Hindus death is an important part of the journey of life.

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Palliative care in Tanzania; treating patients, not just disease

by Work the World

In an interview with Macmillan GP Adviser Dr Charles Campion Smith, we discuss the reality of palliative care in Africa. Having recently from a trip to introduce palliative care in a northern region of Tanzania, Dr Campion Smith shares his insight into the needs and current provision of this vital service in the context of East Africa.

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5 Things You Need to Know about the Maasai

by Joe Jamieson

The Maasai are an extraordinary people with an even more extraordinary culture. They have lived in areas of Tanzania and Kenya for hundreds of years and graze their precious cattle in both countries even today.

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