What an interesting day! We were very busy due to the fact we actually had TWO clinics scheduled. Originally, we did not plan on serving at two clinics. We first planned on having a clinic in Kigumo on Tuesday and another clinic in Kambui on Wednesday. Somehow there was a miscommunication and both clinics were advertised for Tuesday. These clinics are advertised far ahead of time and many people travel far distances to come be screened. By the time we were aware of the mistake it was too late to change the date. One clinic is tiring enough alone, so at the time two clinics seemed impossible. It was decided to split the Boston team in half, sending half our team to Kambui and half to Kigumo. Thankfully we had the support of our partner nursing students and staff from Kijabe and the University of Nairobi which made it easier on us. Nairobi students went with half our team to Kambui and Kijabe students went with our half to Kigumo. Our morning started off early, leaving the guest house around 6 am. We picked up the University of Nairobi students around 630 am and then made our drive to Kambui. Thankfully the clinics were located fairly close together so we were able to drop off those assigned to Kambui and then make our way to Kigumo. Once we arrived at the clinic we found a large group of people who were already waiting to be screened. It makes me wonder how far they have to travel or how early they had to leave their house to be at the clinic before us. The students from Kijabe met us at the clinic soon after we arrived. Together we gathered in front of the large crowd where we were introduced by the clinic staff. Although the staff were speaking in Kikuyu, it was to my understanding they described what we were there for, what we could offer and what the process entailed. After, the entire clinic was lead in a prayer which has been typical before we start most locations. Then we proceeded to set up our screening stations while our Kijabe partners delivered a health message to the crowd about cardiovascular and metabolic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Half of our screening stations were located in the courtyard while the other stations were located in a clinic building. Thankfully my station was outside and I was able to enjoy the beautiful weather all day. We were able to treat many people for hypertension, diabetes and those suffering from chronic pain. At the end of the day I think we were successful in screening/treating as many as 150 people. Our clinic ended around 530 pm followed by a long bus ride back to the guest house in congested Nairobi traffic. Although it wasn’t ideal circumstances, I am happy to say we made the best out of it.