HEALTH-AID ACTION V, a canadian perspective: Health-Aid has influenced us in ways that will be with us for the rest of our lives. Being a part of the program has changed our way of thinking, our career objectives, and even our view of the world. Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for including us in what is quite possibly the best volunteer experience we could have had. We came to Ghana with certain hopes and dreams: Health-Aid allowed us to realize...

HEALTH-AID ACTION VI, Naomi's report: It was wonderful returning to Saboba for a second time. Seeing all the familiar faces and places brought back fond memories from Action V. Many of the difficulties present the first time had disappeared as I was now much more familiar and comfortable with Ghanaian culture in general and Konkomba culture in particular. The local staff introduced the team to important people and places of Saboba which made me feel at home. It also helped that I was better acquainted with the Italian accent and was better able to adjust my spoken English accordingly...

HEALTH-AID ACTION VIII, Mike and Bayju report: The recent article on what to do with one’s extended leave was indicative of the situation of many junior doctors at this time. Having graduated together from GKT in 2004, we both planned on a six month sabbatical following our PRHO years and were both fortunate enough to have secured SHO jobs in February 2006. We felt this was time not to be wasted, wanting to do something constructive, both professionally and personally...