Thanks to Jackie Benson, an old friend of Mandy Luzar, on hearing of the needs at Herona Hospital was able to access equipment no longer being utilised by a local private health clinic. We thank her and the clinic for the donation of an operating table, 2 examination tables, a diathermy machine, chairs, magnifying lamp and other equipment. Mandy was also able to get much needed dental equipment from Fiona Sands at St Helens Dental Practice, Abingdon. All of this equipment is

A hospital without running water is unimaginable but that is what the staff at Herona Hospital have had to cope with since it opened its doors in September 2017. They had been buying water in jerrycans everyday. After visiting Herona for the official opening Prof Colin Green and IMET2000 were determined to get running water in the hospital. They gave funds for a 80ft well, solar pump, 18ft tower, tank and pipes. The sinks were already plumbed in and just needed taps. Before I

Thank you Mandy Luzar, Carole Brennan and Carolyn Trevorrow for arranging the dinner dance at Shendish Manor. The night kicked off with a speech by Carole explaining all about their visit to Uganda. There was a delicious 3 course meal and raffle. The DJ and the band 'The Stokes' had everyone up dancing and a fun night was had by all. They easily reached their fundraising target so we will be updating everyone on the new equipment for Herona Dentistry. Thank you everyone who

Most women with polyhydramnios won't have any significant problems during their pregnancy and will have a healthy baby. But there is a slightly increased risk of: pregnancy and birth complications, such as giving birth prematurely (before 37 weeks), problems with the baby's position, or a problem with the position of the umbilical cord (prolapsed umbilical cord) The mother of this baby was lucky she gave birth at Herona, everyday the staff and patients are thankful for their