A cool and showery day for the arrival on Taveuni of the first 46 patients. The Goundar vessel arrived with a group of nervous but excited Fijians from around Fiji. Together with family and friends they were driven to the Taveuni sub-divisional hospital. One patient was from as far away as Yasawa – I – Rara, a great distance to travel.
When the buses discharged the patients they were escorted to their comfortable accomodation and offered a meal – very welcome after such a long journey.
Now we have to wait until Monday for the first surgery. In the meantime the patients will enjoy each others company, be given delicious meals prepared by Joey and her many helpers and then be assessed, before their time for surgery.
Our new slit lamp was installed today by Tim Way and his son. This diagnostic instrument adds to the complex array of equipment used to examine and treat our patients. Thanks Tim!
