Oncology in Tanzania – an elective in Africa

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I was keen to focus on oncology in Africa for my medical internship, but as soon as I began researching I realised that Africans do not recognise it in the same way that we do in the UK. I thought I would have to change either my specialist area or choice of destination, so I was thrilled when Work the World used their contacts to find me a placement in Tanzania with one of the only oncologists in the country. He had just finished specialist training in Italy and had set up a department in a tertiary referral hospital in Mwanza just 8 months earlier – this was an amazing opportunity to observe an entirely new range of conditions and procedures as part of a new area of study in Tanzania.

Whilst in Mwanza, I was able to attend ward rounds with the oncologist and work in the daily clinics. I saw countless patients with cancerous lesions greater than I had ever imagined possible, many of whom were terminal before they even presented to a healthcare professional. The oncologist told me that many delayed visiting the hospital because of the stigma attached to disease in Tanzania or because their first port of call was to a herbalist or traditional healer. Amazingly some patients knew so little about cancer they thought their problems were due to charms set against them.

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How to Maintain Area Rugs

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When people buy rug, they expect that with the cost that they have spent they want to keep the value of the rug as long as possible. To do so, maintenance is the most imperative thing that needs to be done. Maintaining area rugs is very simple if you just know how to clean and get rid of the stains that you get in your area rug. Here are some tips that you can do to maintain your area rugs. Maintaining rugs is not only about regular cleaning but also maintenance when the rug is spoiled with stains and dirt. There are several things that you can do to keep your area rugs stay in its best condition. When you clean your rug, either you use professional service or you do it your self, you need to understand these tips.

Always be cautious with the material your rugs are made of. Some antique rugs are made of delicate materials, so do cheap rugs. Be sure to rinse any excess detergent when cleaning and you may not use a strong detergent to clean your area rugs. Using strong detergent will only cause more soiling. Using too much water in cleaning the area rug might damage the seams, cause discoloration, stinky odors and may shrink your area rug. To dry your area rug quickly you can use a fan for fast drying and to get rid of any odor. Make sure your area rug is completely dry before you let anyone walk on it or before you put the furniture back in place.

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