Child Surgeries Tanzania - Report - Page 30
Day 10
Mvugme
Visiting Mvugwe
THIS TOWN WAS A CONUNDRUM.
Overall the people were very happy with Child
Surgeries Tanzania. Unfortunately, they had been
systematically scammed by a trusted co-worker to
the tune of around Australian $100 each x 50 and
there were many others.
It’s something I was warned of, but didn’t see it
coming. I have since paid US$5000 into a fund that
is now being distributed via phones to all those
that we know were ripped off.
Shit happens – but it shouldn’t have – my fault.
Nonetheless, we got a warm welcome when I was
apologising and the large majority of children’s
parents were happy with the surgeries – so all
seemed forgiven – we have around six more
extensive child reviews planned now with Kigoma
hospital.
On the upside, we did learn that maybe a small
charge could be made by the hospital and Kigoma
has in place a protocol for that. We had said free
and felt we should remain that way.
