15 Apr, 2026

Memoir of a medical intern….Day 9

Its my Country, Uganda’s independence day today, but I low key feel colonised. I woke up feeling tired, I was woken up at 11:20pm last night by a colleague on duty to help him ease his workload. Returned to my bed at around 2am. As I walked to ward this morning, a patient I had […]

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Memoir of a medical intern…Day 7

Day 7 makes a week in this place. A new place, new people, new language, new objectives, new schedule, new struggles, new glories, and I believe its also the start of a great journey. Today was quite busy. My day ended at 8pm. No hustles, just the same day’s routine, learnt a few more things […]

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Memoir of a medical intern……..Day 6

Day 6 went well, its Sunday, short ward round and was in my room by 1pm. The first “me” time I’ve had all 6 days. Wore lipstick (most importantly), Went to the town. Its less crowded, and I loved it. Did some shopping. Took an old taxi back to the hospital campus. Gave myself theee […]

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Memoir of a medical intern…..day 5

My feet are very oedematous. They can’t fit in a picture. I’d have taken a picture…. .. Yesterday was my second night call duty Damn! It was theee duty. Friday 8:30am to Sunday 8:30am. Then a new work day till 1pm sunday. I’m typing this on Sunday, I.e I almost failed to breathe yesterday. I […]

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