Hospital Description
Country:
Lesotho
Setting:
Rural
Number of Patient Beds:
150
Bed Occupancy Rate:
57%
Outpatients Seen Per/Day:
170
Departments/Specialties:
General medicine
OB/GYN
Surgery
Pediatrics
Traumatology
Urology
Ophthalmology
Typical Cases:
HIV
TB
Malnutrition
OB/GYN
Urology complications
Trauma
Types of Health Care Students Accepted:
Medical (4th year students only)
Nursing/NP
Dental
PT
OT
Public Health
Allied health (radiology, PA, nutrition)
Languages Spoken:
Sesotho
English
Language Requirements/Fluency:
English
Additional Volunteer Opportunities:
Youth programs, visit other medical facilities, village clinics (flying doctor service)
Max Number of Students:
Maximum 3 students at a time. Students should apply 8-10 months in advance.
Trip Logistics
Recommended Airport:
Maseru, Lesotho (Moshoeshoe Intl. - MSU), via Johannesburg, South Africa (O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport - JNB)
Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizen:
None required
Transport from Airport Provided:
Yes, for fee
Transportation Costs:
$70 one way (Airport - Maluti)
Time from Airport to Hospital:
1 1/2 hrs (63 miles)
Type of Student Housing:
Guest house - bedding and kitchen provided
Cost of Housing/night:
Approx. $10/night
Meal Plan:
Cafeteria (vegetarian), cook for self
Cost of Meals/day:
$70-80 per week
Recommended Months to Visit:
Year-round
Comments from Site:
Please apply 8-10 months in advance.
Last Updated:
May 8, 2014
