Climate/weather
Botswana enjoys a temperate climate. Botswana's summer season last from November through April. This is also the country's rainy season. The days are generally sunny and hot with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Consequently, the afternoons can be very humid. During the winter, May through October, the days are dry, sunny, and cool to warm, while evening temperatures drop sharply. Exceptionally cold spells can occur, so it is recommended to bring the appropriate clothing.
Mailing address
Kanye Hospital, P.O. Box 11, Kanye, Botswana, Africa
Program description
The Kanye Hospital accommodates 167 patient beds of which 70 percent are regularly occupied. On average, the hospital sees 200 outpatient cases per day and the maximum group size is two.
Services offered at the site
Program details
Languages
Although the official language of Botswana is English, most of the population speaks Tswana. At this hospital, the English-speakers comprise 85 percent of the staff, while only 50 percent of the patients speak English.Transportation to site
Participants are responsible for all air travel arrangements. Participants will fly to Gaborone International Airport in Botswana. From there, the hospital will arrange transport for participants from the airport to the hospital. Kanye Hospital is approximately 75 miles southwest of the airport and the estimated travel time is one hour by car.
Eligibility
This program is open to all medical professionals as well as to students with previous clinical experience. A specific request has been made for 3rd and 4th year medical students. The hospital also recruits students and professionals in the following fields: nursing, laboratory technology, medical records, and non-health related fields.
Program dates
SIMS arranges regular summer trips to this site. Trips during all other times of the year must be arranged on an individual basis with SIMS and the site.
Program fee
Program fees include food, lodging, and transport from the arrival airport to the site. Program fees do not include air travel or personal travel while in the country. The following costs are approximate and subject to change in conjunction with the site.
Housing cost: TBD/night
Food cost: TBD/day
How to applyProfessionals and students wishing to participate in a summer project must submit an application by the last week of February, prior to the summer they wish to go. Participants wishing to travel at other times during the year must submit an application four months prior to their desired departure dates. All late applications will be subject to a fine of $25.00.
Information about the country:
http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blckenya.htm
Entry requirements:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html#p
Last Revised: Fri, Feb 16, 2007
