Sunday - Meeting the Minister

Returned from Northern Sudan, late, on Sat night. We were very tired after an 8 hour return trip (by bus) to Medani. The pyramids, sleeping in tents, under the stars, a full moon.....priceless!

The team was back to business on Sunday morn. Tim, or Mr. Tim as he is called by the Sudanese, continued his individualized program, moving from hospital-to-hospital giving lectures, reapiring equipment and hands on training of technicians. Tomorrow night the biomed group is having a party for him at the hotel.....we call it "the celebration of Mr. Tim". Other teaching and investigative activities continued throughout the day. The entire team came together late morning to meet the Minister of Health for Gezira State. It was very official. He spoke to us through the use of a translator and we responded - using a translator was a new experience for most of us. He talked about his duty to offer health services for the State and felt it could not be achieved without partnership with nations such as Canada. He applauded Canadian humanitarian aid in Darfur. He reaffirmed his commitment to our partnership and said that he would not spare any efforts to make our partnership successful. This was very encouraging to our group.

All is well but we are starting to miss our wonderful country and home. Not long now....love to our families and friends.
L
p.s. new pics below!
p.s.s. Hi Matt xoxo