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Post by Kennedy Omondi Ogutu, BScN Student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (KENYA) in 2nd week of GEMx elective at University of Zimbabwe (ZIMBABWE). PRE-DEPARTURE Indeed, I lack words to express my sincere gratitudes to the GEMx executive committee represented by Carol Noel Russo, the host coordinator at the University of Zimbabwe, Mrs. Hope Chuma Vunganayi and my school GEMx coordinator at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Dr.Monicah Karara. It is my pleasure to thank you all foryour commitment and determination made to ensure my elective at University of Zimbabwe attached at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals become a success. As a medical student, it was always my dream to participate in an exchange program outside my country in order for me to learnand gain skills on how healthcare systems workout in other countries. It was with much joy and happiness when I received an email congratulating me for being elected to participate in GEMx elective at the University of Zimbabwe (MEPI), to me the medical elective was a golden opportunity which only comes once in a lifetime. I was prepared both psychologically and physically to participate in the elective and make it a success. ACCOMODA TION AND ORIENT A TION ACCOMODA TION. The day I arrived at Harare International Airport, I was received warmly, I felt at home. Later on, I was taken to the place of residence within the University. Indeed it is a well-furnishedguest house meant for visitors who come for elective at the University of Zimbabwe. The house is conducive for learning activities and well secured. Indeed it is nice and comfortable. CULTURE The main languages spoken in Zimbabwe is Shona and English. I found it quite a challenge adapting the langaguage because most of the places, the commonly used language is Shona. This led to some communication barrier atimes but I was able to cope through the interpreters. LESSONS LEARNT. I believe in improving and prolonging the lives of human beings through a holistic approach of healthcare services to humanity. It feels good when a patient who was critically ill, bed-ridden and was not be able to do activities of daily living, gets well as a result of good health care service offered to them. I learnt that medical practice is similar globally, and it needs teamwork, sharing of knowledge and empathy to patients in order to ensure holistic approach of care to patients. STUDENT SERVICES - LIBRARY - HALLS OF RESIDENCE - STAFF CLINIC - HIV& AIDS PREVENTION CENTRE (HAPS) - - IMR&IES - COMPUTER CENTRE - TREP From the deeper recess of my heart,/ express my sincere gratitude to GEMx for giving me this wonderfulgolden opportunity" GOD BLESS .

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