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Written by John Vedelago, 2002
Willingdon Hospital, Manali, India
In late 2002, the Medical Student Aid Project delivered an aid consignment to the Lady Willingdon Hospital, a 40-bed hospital in far north India. These donations were very much appreciated by all the Hospital. MSAP’s donations afforded patients access to medications that had previously not been available. MSAP also contributed to the purchase of a water treatment system for the Hospital, enabling safe drinking water for patients and staff.
Reflecting on the MSAP experience, I can say that it was something you simply don’t get as a student in Australia. As there were no specialists at the hospital where I was stationed, the doctors would see and do everything. And because of the large population base requiring medical attention, coupled with the relatively limited human resources on hand to provide such care, students shouldered a significantly larger amount of responsibility.
In all, involvement in the Medical Students’ Aid Project made for an unforgettable elective experience. Like everyone else involved, I am grateful for the opportunity and wish to sincerely thank our generous supporters. Your assistance helped us to help those desperately in need.
