Successful Arrival of Container

The 40 ft container of medical equipment having successfully arived intact one week ago is now secuely warehoused nearby. Little by little, distribution & utilization of the equipment should be accomplished and hospital security measures put in place. Tamale Regional Teaching Hospital has problems with intermittent electrical & water supply. Dr. Seth Wange, the Ghanaian ophthalmologist, had to finish four cataract operations with a flashlight when the electrical power unexpectedly failed. There is only intermittent running water in the ear, nose & throat clinic & the entire hospital is in need of painting.
Once every two weeks, four tonsillectomies are performed by a visiting physician who has had 18 months of otolaryngology training. He does a good tonsillectomy without available cautery. The nurse anesthetist is impressive in his technique & concern for the patient. Sterilization is with boiling water.
Patients with profound hearing loss, absence of speech, delayed speech, Bell's facial paralysis & many cases of external otitis & allergic rhino-pharyngitis were seen in the past two days at the ENT clinic. Mr. Kadiri, the ENT nurse, does a good job. Three schools for the deaf have over 1,000 children overall.
There is certainly a need for an otolaryngology specialist here in the Northern Region. The hospital staff are warm, receptive, helpful, & eager to learn and the patients are very appreciative.