AUS Midwifery Brochure
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GHANA<br />
TAKORADI<br />
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ZAMBIA<br />
LUSAKA<br />
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• Swim in the clear<br />
waterfall oases of the<br />
Volta region<br />
• Trek through the forest<br />
canopy in Kakum Park to<br />
sleep in a tree house<br />
• Soak up the sun on the<br />
picturesque Axim beach<br />
• Explore the decaying<br />
slave forts found along<br />
the coast<br />
• Go on safari to see<br />
Africa’s famous wildlife<br />
in Mole National Park<br />
Living in Takoradi<br />
Located on the coast, Takoradi is an energetic hub of<br />
activity where Ghanaian culture can be experienced in<br />
full swing. Explore traditional markets, golden, palmlined<br />
beaches, restaurants and bars, and treat yourself<br />
to cocktails at sunset as you watch the boats sail into<br />
the port. Beyond the city you’ll discover elephant safaris,<br />
magnificent waterfalls, crumbling coastal forts, and more.<br />
Village Healthcare Experience<br />
Take the opportunity to spend a week in a small village<br />
healthcare centre. This is a unique way to glean insight<br />
into Ghanaian culture. See page 24 for more details.<br />
Clinical Experience<br />
In Ghana you’ll have the chance to assist with live births,<br />
pre and postnatal care, and much more. You’ll see birthing<br />
complications, caesarean sections and breech births, and<br />
observe that women have limited prenatal care. You’ll also<br />
learn about fascinating cultural conventions like women<br />
giving birth in total silence.<br />
• Tour the Zambian capital<br />
city’s lively handicraft<br />
markets<br />
• Go whitewater rafting<br />
down the Zambezi River<br />
• Get up close with<br />
elephants, hippo, lions,<br />
rhino, and giraffe<br />
• Peer over the edge of the<br />
stunning Victoria Falls<br />
• Visit Siavonga for lakeside<br />
beaches, boat rides and<br />
watersports<br />
Living in Lusaka<br />
Lusaka is a buzzing city surrounded by an expanse of natural<br />
beauty. See lions, elephants, zebra, giraffe and hippos. You<br />
can go canoeing along the Zambezi River or travel down to<br />
the sunny lakeside town of Siavonga, where you can catch<br />
some sun or try adrenaline-fueled watersports. This is your<br />
chance to experience the real Africa.<br />
Village Healthcare Experience<br />
Spending this extra week in a rural village with indigenous<br />
people is an amazing way to broaden your Zambian healthcare<br />
and culture experience. See page 24 for more details.<br />
Clinical Experience<br />
At our partner hospital, you could be involved in live births<br />
on a daily basis. Getting involved in both pre and postnatal<br />
care is also possible. On a Work the World placement,<br />
emergency labours like breech births are common, and<br />
you could work with HIV positive mothers, mothers with<br />
malnutrition and a host of other complications.<br />
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