The heat does odd things to the body, the mind and energy levels. In the day I drink between 6–8 litres of water, and still only pee once or twice in the day. It is hard to concentrate and I am so tired that I want to sleep, but no matter how many wet clothes I wear at once, sleep just doesn’t come. This past week I was searching desperately for a solution, or at least a coping mechanism. Creativity was necessary but inspiration was lacking. Then I saw the buckets..
—Trish Newport is working for MSF as a community outreach nurse in Chad. This is her fifth mission for MSF. When not on mission, she lives and works as a nurse in the Yukon, Canada. (via doctorswithoutborders)
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