Kuka came to the hospital unconscious and barely breathing. She had been struck by a motor vehicle while walking along the side of the road. During my initial exam, I did not find much in terms of trauma except for some blood on her scalp. I watched as her motionless, five-year-old tiny body intermittently tensed … More Power in Weakness (By: Matt)

Martina arrived to the delivery ward in active labor. A quick cervical check and ultrasound demonstrated the baby to be breech with thick meconium. We started to prepare for a C-section when the baby’s heart rate started to drop. We rushed to the operating theater and helped Martina onto the table. I was helping anesthesia … More The Maker of Miracles (By: Matt)

When our house started shaking violently at 3:45 a.m., my first goal was to get my family out before it collapsed. According to my wife, I should have done something else before I ran outside. During the past two weeks, I have been learning a lot: how to navigate hospital relations during a tribal fight, … More Land of the Unexpected (By: Matt)