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Biography
Jess Cosby
After completion of her nurse training at King’s College, London, Jess specialised in caring for those with HIV/AIDS, working at the infectious disease unit in St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London.
In 2002 Jess was awarded the Diploma in Tropical Nursing from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She then went on to work as a surgical nurse in Gambia and Sierra Leone. On completion of an MSc in Public Health Jess travelled to Botswana where she worked for 12 months amongst the local HIV/AIDS population providing support for local healthcare workers.
Jess will be in Zimbabwe for a year on her first MSF mission. In between her time abroad Jess is based in Exeter, Devon, where she divides her time between medical repatriation work, emergency care and travel health nursing. (She likes thunder storms, camping trips, music and cake 
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May 14th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Hello Jess
Your blog is wonderful to read! I grew up in Gweru – my Mom was a nurse who worked at the Lower Gweru Clinic as well as at the Isolation Hospitals. Your really visual descriptions have taken me right back there – going to work with my Mom which we loved to do.
I am wondering if you are based at the house at 13 School Avenue – which I believe is the MSF base. That is the house we grew up in. A few years ago my sister visited it. We were so delighted to know that our home had become part of this wonderful cause. My Mom had spent 40 years as a nurse in Africa – arriving from Ireland in the 1950s, and she always worked among and loved the African people, who loved her enormously.
I’m looking forward to more of your blogs Jess – all the very best for yor year in my home town.
Liz Walton
May 14th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Well, i just write to let u know that u have all our cheers here, keep on doing your marvellous job!!!
May 21st, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Thank you for your work and for sharing the experience. As an old guy with no medical training all I can do is send a little money each month to you folks on the front lines. Thank you all, again.
Dick Haggart
Seattle, WA
USA
May 22nd, 2010 at 8:16 am
Thank you for the work you do and for sharing it with us.
May 26th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Hi Jess,
Im a pediatric nurse and currently have a bit of medical supplies Id like to give to someone. Im working in home care and unfortunatly they will be thrown away if I do not find a home for them. Please feel free to contact me on facebook or email me if you have any place for them to go. Its not a large amount but I feel any help is good God Bless you and be safe.
Marlene Lucio
May 31st, 2010 at 5:52 am
Jess,
I read your bio and the work you are doing by accident. I was searching the web for news around the world. I had a brother and his name was Jesse he passed away from aids. My hearts desire as a child was to go to Africa and help the less fortunate of our world. I would like to keep you in my prayers and if possible would you e-mail me from time to time if you can. Just to keep me updated on your needs, that way I will be able to pray for you on more specific ares of your life. I pray today for you, that you have the strength you need and that your needs are met as well as those you help.
Janette Vatole
July 20th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Wow Jess,
Your blog is a fascinating read. I can’t imagine how you find the time but it’s a genuine eye opener. I wanted to say you must be an amazingly strong person to deal with your MSF role then I realised that everything you wrote about was day to day life for so many people.
I’d like to say thank you, (I’ve donated to MSF through payroll). I can’t think of a better cause and i’m glad to help. I hope I can offer more practical support after I go to college.
Marnie
October 12th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Thank you Jess i worked at Gweru provincial hosp from 1988 to 2001 . God bless you keep the good work.
December 8th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Jess,
After exactly 24 hrs I miss you and Gweru already.. Please keep writing!
xx