Northern Africa

My new normal: on the maternity ward in Agok

Nurse Johanna blogs from her final weeks on the neonatal ward in Agok, a town in the Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan.

02 Jun 2016 / 13 minute read

Johanna Bosowski

Nurse

Blood and dust

"The day before yesterday I saved two lives. I have the most amazing feeling of satisfaction and pride I've ever felt."

25 May 2016 / 7 minute read

Johanna Bosowski

Nurse

A day in the life

It's been a tough couple of days. The unit has quietened down a lot from last fortnight's influx of babies but as usual that doesn't mean you can take anything for granted.

13 May 2016 / 7 minute read

Johanna Bosowski

Nurse

A patient clearly as stubborn as I am

Johanna is managing the newborn ward in our hospital in Agok. She shares the story of a young patient with a strong spirit...

29 Apr 2016 / 13 minute read

Johanna Bosowski

Nurse

Miracle baby

"My first week here was one of the hardest of my entire career."

21 Apr 2016 / 8 minute read

Johanna Bosowski

Nurse

Introduction to Agok

I guess the first thing to explain is the name of my blog.

13 Apr 2016 / 2 minute read