Padang Terap D10: FINALE

‘Wei... cun we are going back! Getting up early not as usual would be a scene to be cherished. The finale… had come. Lured into the excitement of heading back to a place where we esteem.’ That was the entire discussion the night before.

But the scene varied the day next. Getting up late and quite interestingly a slight dullness was painted on everyone’s face. DHO had Typhoid vaccination that morning and had invited us to join the program. The nurse guided us on methods of vaccination and even gave an opportunity for us to vaccinate some locals. They were mainly food handlers and our experience with needles earlier proved to be helpful.

A short Q&A session with En. Ali to fill up the missing bits on our assignments was the day’s start off. Soon after, we marched to the vaccination place. Some left halfway to get forms that were not available earlier on.
After the session, we were guided downstairs for a farewell party. And as expected, we had a treat that put a smile on our lips. A short photography session concluded our posting.

We were grateful to all members of Padang Terap District Health Office. They've guided us with ease and the entire posting was a fete to our hearts. We’ve learned a lot. Having said so, we do admit that there’s more to go however, our stay in padang Terap perhaps had fruited with experiences of a lifetime. We learned that despite the extensive roles of hospital is indisputable; the community approach of public health has its undeterred function and reputation.