Patient Spotlight: Removing Goiters in July

In July 2024, AHA Founder & Vice President Dr. Baker Henson joined Dr. Nelson Msiskah from Kamuzu Central Hospital and Kabudula’s staff for four intense days of surgical camp at Kabudula Community Hospital.

Together, they completed a very impressive 70 surgical procedures! Read on to meet Patson, Thandie, and Felida, three patients who had goiters surgically removed from their necks.

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How I Became a Nurse -Christina Mtonga

When I was less than 10 years old, I decided I wanted to become a nurse because the nurses had nice houses with electricity and good locations. I was raised by her father and stepmother since my parents separated long before I remember. I experienced many hardships because my stepmother did not care for me. On school holidays, I had to walk on foot all the way home and often went without basic things like sugar and soap. Despite the hardships, I always took position #1 in my class. I overcame the hardships and became a nurse. Now I am proud to provide surgical care to patients in partnership with AHA.

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