We are losing our doctor again. Actually, we losing both doctors at the rural Bulape Hospital. We are lucky since they will be replaced. Doctors are a rarity at most rural health facilities.
The doctors assigned to our bush hospital spend two to three years before returning to city. Being a doctor, at a rural bush hospital, is a hardship. This is an example of the local "brain drain". Young educated professional do not want to stay in the rural areas.
The Presbyterian Church of Congo, who manages the Bulape Hospital, has decided to replace both doctors. The new doctors are typical fresh out of their residency.
Unfortunately, we are getting two new doctors at the same time. I hope that there will be some overlapping to get the new doctors up to the task. But, we can not complain because we are getting replacement doctors.
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