Pats on the back

Sometimes in this sisyphean task its hard to see if we're actually doing anything good. We work & work but the results seem small.

But today from a number of fronts we got some nice feedback. A counsellor from an association that we haven't been in touch with before came to ask us to see a child, and mentioned that rumor has it in the HIV world that we're doing a really good job. And a counsellor from REVS+, one of the biggest associations, said that their mom's are reporting to them that they are really happy with their care and the work we're doing.

Some mothers are scared to see us as its generally known now that the white doctors see HIV patients only and they don't want to be seen coming into our office.

And, our renovation started finally!!!!!!!!!
I can't say how glad I am that this is finally moving forwards. Actually coming through with something will be important for our credibility here. And it will make our work WAY easier to have a drug room, 3 consultation rooms, a blood drawing / procedure room and a waiting area all our own. YAY!!! Leah has spent many, many hours getting this up and running - she's done a huge amount of work for this. So, by mid-August we should have the CHU-SS / BIPAI Pediatric Day Hospital up and running. YAY!!

AND my sister is coming tomorrow! So its all good for right now.
Take care
Laura