The orphanage visit was very interesting and we concluded that in future visits a deployment to their community clinic would be productive. We returned to Bernard Mevs to find a contingent of Brazilian UN troops lined up outside in fullbody armour toting automatic weapons. Not sure
what they were up to apart from posturing - a show of force I guess since it seems MINUSTAH doesn't do an awful lot to make life any safer round here.
While we were away Nick the super ER resident donated blood since the one patient in the hospital with A neg blood needed a transfusion! Another example of how members of the team have stepped up during our brief tour of duty!
That being said we headed to their logistic base since we all like the burritos and generous rum measures for our final Haitian team dinner. We had no sooner finished dinner and were kicking back when one of the EMTs from Bernard Mevs walked in and said an anesthesiologist was needed. Not sure how this happened since we were all supposed to be done at 7 and there are five Haitian anesthesiologists. Nevertheless Heather took one for the team and went back with him while the rest of us stayed. A good night was had by all who stayed, fact we managed to drink the UN dry of rum!!
Now we are all gathered on the roof,listening to a carefully curated playlist and enjoying some well deserved refreshment, a happy cohesive team content to have completed a mission under challenging conditions. At the very least I have managed to acquire a voodoo doll! It has been a positive experience for us all, a we we're chance to work with other disciplines we do. It work with in our regular life. We will certainly never forget this unique experience and I for one look forward to coming back. The rain is now falling and we are seeking shelter. Will update the blog as we return to Nova Scotia.
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