budget time

we had a rest during the end of ramadan. 5 days of recuperation with no work, no phonecalls not running around like a mad dog ..yeah that's what we thought. It was budget time including final discussion on strategy for 2009. A good exercise and allowed for some reflection on what, where, how and when but in the end..yesterday we submitted the final version. Now let's see if we get the approval and funding from HQ and our donors. In meantime moved from one expathosue to another, installed a new generator, started the works on the generator at the hospital, changed the sewage covers at the base, ongoing work on the new OPD. With a discussion on why are there no AC in the design. Very simple the structure and electricity supply does not warrant for AC. The new generator is 80Kva, consuming over 200 liters per day so only AC where they are needed. In the operation theatre, the deliverry room and the lab. Got a visit from our flying lab tech - Julliette - to train the staff for when the OT opens. We need a small bloodbank for emergencies so it was proper for her to arrive and update our protocols etc. Also our IEC - Lara from Belgium - finally arrived after a 4 months hassle with her entry visa. But we are not complaining just made our life a little bit complicated the last 8 month.

malesh....