I saw your very first video about a year ago. I've finally convinced my husband to move to Namibia(Ghana was a close second). We are so excited, and I just want to thank you for putting your video's out here. Without them, it was very hard to gauge a real AA person's experience on the continent. Thank you, and wishing you and your family many blessings!!!!
Am a Namibian and there is literally nothing good I can tell about state hospitals in here, I have experienced enough to prove this, and again I wanna thank you that you tried by all means to handle such situations till the end and wish you all the best in your life.
My dear Sister, I sincerely appreciate your review of the general healthcare system in Namibia. I recently (Sept 2016) took my 11 year old son to a public hospital in Polokwane where he spent 7 full days and the care was top notch. I did encounter one nurse who tried to overwhelm a young girl (patient) with her nonsense one particular morning. I couldn't accept it and then she tried it with me and I almost could not contain myself. I was ready to unleash some mental terrorism on her but being there a few days I needed to be sober for my son's sake. Besides the rest of the team were absolutely superb and respectful. Sometimes it is good to let God be in control. I did ultimately post on my social network account a prayer about the few nasty healthcare professionals needing a change of attitude. Sometimes this battles are spiritual. But my son is well now he had severe headache, high temperature to 39.8 and suddenly could not walk on his own. Had C.T. Scan, Malaria & Meningitis tests - negative yet mysterious. All this happened after a very peculiar incident at his school where his hair was randomly shaved by a teacher who doesnt even teach him at all. At that same time there was uproar at some schools relating to hair stories of black people in our country. So this particular incidences are just experiences of the kingdom of darkness trying to devour us. e.g. why would a nurse just attack you when you are already in a vulnerable state, and why at the same time a complaint is lodged about same hospital.Reason : The Devil has lost and is frustrated and under our feet. Africa will conquer.
I'm happy that you spoke so honestly about health care in public hospitals in Namibia. I have to say that's honestly a reality in most African countries. It's really something they need to work on.
I'm in California n contemplating moving to Namibia to work in healthcare Administration... I hope I could help to contribute to improve the quality of healthcare there. I can relate to your experience (I was born in nearby Zambia)
I just want to commend you on your strength, peace and Love you're displaying in all of your videos. They're so inspirational and full of valuable information. I watched you on Phil's, The Adviseshow guy channel and as usual, you was just awesome. I hope you and Phil can have some type of collaboration in the future, so that you can acquire more followers on your channel by just talking to people and giving them hope. God sent you to Africa for a very good reason and you're not letting him down. What really impress me the most are the comments from your followers, they're for the most part so very positive because you're so positve. God bless you and thank you so much.😃
Thank you for sharing your valuable experiences sista. Your information is making me better prepared to go to the motherland. I wish you and your family the best.
As a black American, i love American health care. If your sick, go to urgent care. If it's really bad, you can either call for the paramedics to come to the house or go to emergency room at the hospital. The bedside manners of the doctors are good. When I had my kids, American hospitals make it very nice. You can have your family in the room with you the whole time. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, Thank you sooooo much for the series. The way you deliver the info is absolutely refreshing, wholesome, and honest. Im sure it will help so many people who are serious about repatriating. You are an example of the kind of people that needs to come back. Open heart filled with love, sincerity, honesty, fairness, and the dream to be here. The healthcare and 'before college' school system needs so much attention in many countries on the continent. Its just like you describe in some countries in West Africa, and in East Africa as well. The huge disparity between private and government needs to be addressed. There will expected difference, however, as a medical facility period, the gov ones have to be improved. In Nairobi its not too bad - you will go to a gov clinic and pay $1.50 to register and for the consultation, then pay for anything else (eg, urine text, blood test - $5 - $20). The facility is clean, nurses/docs not very engaging or warm sometimes (until after a few visits); sometimes they go the a book to know what to prescribe; the gov hospitals could use more attention to using precaution when attending to patients (like you mentioned the paper still on the bed fr the patient before you, and they looking like 'im waiting for u to go on the bed'(ill just ask, 'please remove that', but its not a 'no go'. The public clinics and hospital are mostly run by Indians here, you will pay $8 to register and tests can cost $20 to $50; docs/nurses (mostly Kenyans) are a bit warmer, knowledgeable, facilities cleaner and has all the makings of a good hospital in many other international country. Dentist, I only went private, and it was a great experience. So, you may experience some hiccups, but for the most part, you can get low level care (and some specialized).
Lastly, In Addis Abeba the hospitals are ok also. Many of your observations would apply there too. Public verses private - same things. Most of the hospitals and clinics there do need more supplies, it was clear that they had small things missing. And similar attitude towards reusing the bed sheets, it wasnt a lot of things, just things that I would notice. They did have hand sanitizer by the nurses station on every floor and dept. The thing they could start with is how the nurses interact with patients, that does need more work. I have heard some not so good stories while I lived there from people outside of Addis that many of those hospitals are a 'dont go zone' but I dont have personal stories from those. So, health care is here, some places better than others but more efforts need to put in place to improve the gov facilities quickly.
You said it as it is my sister!as a Namibian soon to be dentist,I know what you mean, I have practiced both in public and private clinics. My dream is to change the system and I believe I will )) ignore those trying to cover up everything, people like that make me sick .well done by telling it as it is.i will see you soon nookuli mngandjera gwandje
As an African, I can definitely tell you that its typical for people working in the public sector to treat customers like "dirt". I remember going back home in Congo, I visited a public office and as soon as I walked in there, a man literally shouted at me, telling me that there was a meeting going and that I should step out. It was definitely a shocker having lived so long abroad and experience such rude things. But yeah I commend you, never let people like that talk down on you for no just cause.
I m from Namibia too and I respect your opinion about our healthcare. One thing I like about ur vlogs is that they are very honest and realistic. However it will be very interesting to have some research done on why perhaps the huge service delivery gap between private n public hospitals in Namibia. Well it can be so many contributing factors behind poor client satisfaction in the public sectors... Be it bureaucracy, staff exhaustion ETC... But this is definitely an eye opener for me because I m studying abroad to become a medical Doctor and would like to work in the public hospitals. Thank you
I totally agree and understanding the underlying factors is really important. Thank you for watching. When you return to Namibia, let me know where you practice so I can be your patient! :)
Yes, I was also touched to read her stating that she wants to work for a public hospital. It's so important for like students like her to want to improve the conditions at state facilities and for the public.
this is why I'm having my baby here in the u.s. before returning to south Africa. they have the SAME healthcare issues in place along with racism. thanks for the vids and the melanin is POPPING!! :)
Another great video Kaylan! Girl, I know it took some patience to deal with that student doctor! I get rude comments & treatment from Government workers sometimes here in Botswana! I think a lot of it may come from the extremely insufficient wages they are paid...however, it's still no excuse! Many blessings to you & your family!😆
Hi hun, I love your videos, they've been really great at keeping me up-to-date with what's going on in Namibia. I'm Namibian but have been living in the UK for the past 13 years. So I enjoy watching and listening to your experiences, keep it up... about the wisdom teeth- I had mine removed at a private practice in Windhoek back in 2002. Despite not feeling the procedure (I was sedated) the doctors were great before and after my operation (who knows what happened during the op lol- but when I woke up it felt like it all happened by magic, it was like one minute my heart was racing because I was so scared that I wasn't going to wake up from my op and the next minute I was being told that I was done and that my troublesome teeth were gone- it was that straight forward and it was 2002)...and the place itself was great (my overall experience was better than the experience I've had at my previous and current private dental surgeries here in the UK). I can't remember the name of the surgery to recommend it but all I wanted you to know is that I was and still am glad the teeth are gone, they were growing the way you described yours and the pain was getting worse and worse, so the experience of having them removed by far out-weighed my experience of living with them ( they weren't making me any wiser anyway lol). Wishing you all the best in having yours removed and I think it won't be as bad as you think. x
Thank you SO much for this reflection and encouragement! So good to hear your experience with this! I am truly terrified but so ready to have it all past me. I've only ever had pain that one time I described which is odd - and only encouraging me to delay extractions more and more (sigh). To make matters worse about two weeks ago one of my favorite blogs published an article about a woman who had hers removed and hasn't had feeling on one side of her face since (and the surgery was at least a year ago! 😱)!Wish I hadn't read that. I have a dental apt next week and will see what the final verdict is!
Yes, it was a really wonderful experience :) so happy to have met you!! You have a beautiful spirit! I'm glad we've connected! Will send you an email to keep in touch!
AfroAmericaninAfrica Dis you move to Namibia with your husband or did you meet there? You mentioned in the beginning that you'd tell us about dating life there. Please make that video. That's the one thing im nervous about moving to Africa.
+Ro E She met her husband here in Namibia, at a school where she was volunteering as a teacher coz the husband is also a teacher... If u try 2 chek more of her videos, I think she mentioned it...
Good podcast. You look well. I love the earrings. I agree with you i.e you can't judge a book by the cover. Actually, the Nurses from my hometown, California, are the same in that they are not emotional. They're the same way here in England, and I've come to realise that this is the best way to be. They see all kinds of thing and have to deal with so much, plus they work long hours..... The same goes with the work environment. The culture here is so different. I use to think that no one liked me. They weren't mean or treated me bad, English ppl are just really reserved. It wasn't until MONTHS down the road that I realised how friendly they were and that they actually did like me. It's taught me not to be so open and to take my time and get to know ppl. To not be so trusting, which is a good thing. It's taught me to take care of myself better. The hospitals here are also quite filthy, which was a shock. We also have GP's here, so if I needed to see a Specialist, my GP would just refer me. I have also had surgery here, which initially frightened me, because I had the mentality that only U.S Medical care was best. Now I have changed my views. Thanks for posting this. As always, very informative.
I'm a new subbie. I'm considering moving to Africa in about 5 years. I'm not sure where. I have friends in Cameroon and Kenya. I'll be retired so a little older than many folks moving, and healthcare is a major consideration for me. This was an unbelievably helpful video. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I had the same experience delivering my first child. My blood pressure spiked and so had to go on a mag sulfate pump. Scary stuff. Many things can happen in pregnancy. Being in NY was for the best. Thanks again.
Hi! As always, thanks for the update. Your vlogs are really worth the wait. I'm glad that you are doing well and also your family. I pray that your hypertension will soon subside and you will return to optimum health. Take care, until next time!
Thank you for sharing your experience. My desire to visit Freetown has grown substantially over the past month and though you're not in Sierra Leone, your insight is awesome and hopeful. I honestly didn't even think about medical care (I'm still getting use to the idea of visiting Sierra Leone) until I watched this video. So, thank you! And keep the videos coming!!
Thank you! But yes, when I first moved here I was on a travel high and didn't think much about health care myself, but who knew I would have so many run-ins. It's really important to have a plan/know your options.
Yes, something along those lines is a topic I was recently thinking of writing.. but maybe I'll do a video instead; because that phase is very real and I definitely went through it!
Yes, true. I worked in an obstetrics unit in Zimbabwe and healthcare providers can act snooty like women should feel privledged to be cared for. Also, in reality it really was a privilege for many women, especially from rural areas to have anytype of care when resources are short. While in the US you would hear women screaming and panting in the delivery unit, there they might be bleeding they might clearly be distressed by the look on their face, but they often didn't utter a word.
hey kaylan! yeah, so, i've had to deal with the state and also private healthcare here in south africa. fortunately for my particular neighborhood in cape town, the government day clinics are AMAZING. but i will be the first to tell you that they are amazing because most people do not know where they are and, generally, many black south africans won't go to that particular clinic because it's literally right next door to a housing project where most of the people are poor whites; they're afraid [with some validity] of the gangs from that housing estate. when i had the chicken pox [at age 35!] and nearly died, the state clinic looked after me so beautifully, it was amazing. but like i said before, i live in a unicorn neighborhood. i had to go to the state clinic because my ex had *just* left us and we didn't have the money to go private. i generally have gone private for most other issues, and yes, private healthcare in south africa is generally WONDERFUL. at the nearest private hospital to my house, there is a sweet bistro where we would have had meal and a coffee before we were called for triage, but we were called for triage in less than ten minutes. it was *really* disturbing. now this particular private hospital does take *emergency* cases [like gunshots and such] from the informal settlement about a kilometer away, but after they're stabilised and it's clear that they're not going to die, the patients are moved to somerset hospital. you do NOT want to go to somerset hospital. EVER. nope. even tho that hospital is literally next door to the really swish waterfront mall, it is the hospital of last resort and you can tell this from the long lines that are outside of it by 7am every day. #nomaam.
always a pleasure to hear from you ; it good that you made it through your crisis; this will be another agenda item I will put on list- to inquire about in Ghana next year (or before)
wow so sorry to hear about the foot clinic....thank you for keeping it real and sharing....that way others can make informed decisions. ppl treat me badly too bc they think I'm a child, I am 27 but look 17.but you look grown tho.
Great video! 😊😊 Definitely no babies over here, but since I work with kids a lot I'm always hearing opinions from different moms and you are so right about deciding what is best for you! No point in putting yourself in discomfort during life's most uncomfortable moment! Lol Rwandan clinics can be the same way in the kind of apathetic way nurses can act, but luckily there are also nice hospitals where people are attentive but service is still suuuuper slow! Love watching these videos, keep up the good work! ❤️
Thank you for sharing. My wife and I need to know that info. We are planning on late August to go to Namibia to view property we are trying to stay two weeks if everything goes well. Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you for posting and sharing your experiences with us. So helpful! Please continue! Did youtube take some of your videos down? I could be wrong but it looks like some of your older videos are missing from your video list.
I am a medical student in Namibia and for practice we work at Katutura State Hospital. I definitely understand what you said about the doctors/interns in the public hospital, however it is not every health care worker in the hospital treats patients in such a rude manner. But the ones that are rude are quite a large number, as a student you get the first hand experience of this treatment from these doctors and kind of like have to suck it up and move on...I guess that's were the rudeness comes from, so the students copy and paste what other senior doctors portray why?? because they know no other way. And another point I can agree on is showing weakness, i remember growing up in the village as child and having gone through times of pain like; when pounding the traditional maize and accidentally stubbing you toes, leading to amputation... and through that you are told not to cry. Its a thing i guess, its rooted so deeply that when a woman gives birth naturally and she cries she is seen as weak and a disgrace, I've seen this first hand in the rural hospitals.
It's so beautiful coming across your channel Sis, you are just blessed. It's been years now and I suggest just to add a little spice to your life will be learning a local common language, like Afrikaans for example???
You are definitely adding value to this world and specifically to those who are entertaining the idea of repatriating to an African country. The information provides the listener with answers to internal questions and creates addt'l questions. The biggest being are we as Africans/African Descendants inferior to other groups or do we just engage in life with a different approach? This can be argued from both perspectives. I guess the take away would be to either accept our plot (mediocrity) or work to offer a different narrative. Although the latter is difficult, if each person took on this attitude, we'd find ourselves in a good place! Thanks again for such an informative video...
You are welcome dear to your own land of Africa, in Namibia, You are a humble person though. I had a fight with a medical doctor right here in Japan, for being unprofessional. In general hospitals in Africa are bad.
First of all, I wish to say that I am a white Namibian pensioner of German descent. Unfortunately my comments were written whilst I was watching your interesting video. I do not want to delete them, so I will leave them as they are. You should have reported that doctor at Katutura Hospital to the medical council. Sorry for your bad experiences with our government health care. Yes, one should always remember, that there are many cultural and also mentality differences between people from outside Namibia and Namibians. I am so happy for you, that you had this really decent and nice taxi driver. Normally, I do not have much time for most of them because they just ignore all the traffic rules that exist. Presume that you went to the Katutura Hospital. That Hospital was inaugurated in 1975. But since Independence not maintenance work was done there or at any other government facility of government owned building. Thank you for making your experience with your ankle treatment public. I wish, that our Minister of Health would see this video. But I know, that nobody in Government is interested. They are only interested in enriching themselves. Please do yourself a favour and go to the Roman Catholic Hospital the next time you have to go. I really have had very good experienced with the doctors in emergency and also with the nursing staff. I am so sorry, that you had this bad experience! The above was written before you mentioned the RC Hospital. Sorry to hear that you had to pay this huge amount as a deposit. Do you not have a medical aid? Up to now, when I had to be admitted (mainly due to injuries from accidents) they took my medical aid card and I did not pay a cent.
My daughter had her 1st bm while in utero. I needed a C-section too. Unfortunately, my daughter had ingested and was breathing the meconium in, she needed to stay in the NICU for a month. And caused lung issues, scar tissue, and asthma.
hi am Namibian and can definitely relate to the experiences you have encountered at public hospitals,its appalling i must say and the rude staff (some) really are a pain lol! i live in Angola with my Angolan husband and i must say the situation here is severely harsher,here to receive medical treatment and i mean proper treatment you will need to pay the nurses extra just for them to attend to you fast enough and you have to pay for almost every medical equipment used including items such as syringes, medical gloves, the IV.So i would rather receive treatment back home than having to go through such appalling situation. Great information by the way keep it up.
Wow, that's pretty enlightening! I said this above but thank you for being honest about what you've seen here. Coming from me some Namibians will not want to hear it lol but from a fellow Namibian it matters.
it surely matters,we need to speak about these issues affecting us Namibians and foreigners as well such attitude and unprofessional behavior should not be tolerated.. i do put them in their place whenever i find myself there lol! I dont play like that.
I had my prenatal care in Dakar Senegal & absolutely right private hospital & clinic is so much better. I delivered in the states. I honestly say I loved my prenatal care in Dakar very good since this was my 4th child I knew a lot so doctor didn't have to pay much attention lol
Aww, you're a pro :) I was a terrified newbie lol (cried when they said I'd have to have a csection :/ )Thank you for sharing your experience in Dakar and for watching!
Thanks for sharing healthcare facilities can be found on the US embassy website. My family and I would like to travel to Africa in the near future and possibly relocate. I haven't found many maternity videos in Africa on TH-cam.
It's not just in health care it's just every where you are going in Namibia , there's no services people who works there they think they own the hospital , banks and offices , . The nurses they don't know how to approach the patients . They are rude and they get away with it because people they don't answer them back or complaint about it . You did a good decision to delivered in USA . They don't even give pain killer never mind the epidural .
Thank you for watching and for sharing your Namibian perspective because it is very easy people to dismiss my own perspectives simply because I am an American.
You welcome Hun . I think you only see it when you live some where else where the services are good , people greeting your at the door before you enter inside . I love watching your blog . 😘
I was in Katutura hospital and left LOLOLOL, I was like I'd rather die at home, LOL. This was after being on medical aid all my childhood. SMH, and I got home and actually felt better. LOLOLOLOLOLOL
I've been watching your videos for a while.. I have been thinking about moving to either Ghana, Nigeria , or Namibia for a few years now. I have narrowed it down between Nigeria and Namibia. I will be traveling hopefully by end of this year, or maybe beginning of next year to see for myself before making a decision. Your videos are very informative.. just one question... Maybe I missed that video. But I have an 8 year old. From your experience how is the Educational system?
Exciting plans and thanks for the question! Here in Namibia there are government (what Americans call 'public schools') schools and private schools. I taught at a government high school in northern Namibia. A huge portion of the government schools face teacher shortages and have limited resources; this trickles down to the quality of the student's education and their performance. The more rural you go, the more under-resourced they are. The private schools are generally better resourced and parents have to pay tuition. Please feel free to email me with any more questions or to discuss further. My email address is: afroamericaninafrica@gmail.com
I forgot, with regards to hypertension, ask your GP about water pills i.e Cardide SR 1.5mg Prolonged - release Tab Indapamide. I've had high blood pressure for years now, while living abroad. For the last few years my blood pressure had been unusually high. One day I saw one of the Jr. Doctors and he prescribed the water pills, which brought it back down. I have to take it for the rest of my life. See if you can book an appt. with a Jr. Doctor. Sometimes these older GP'S just stick to what they know.......Or ask your regular GP about it.
Grandma who lived to be 106 used peeled garlic in water in Mason Jar, kept in the refrigerator and sipped daily. keep peppermints in your pockets. She used this for high blood pressure , and left me with tons of remedies. Google: Judi Grace StoryCorps. I am so happy you are great now.
African health care system is complicated, the government run facilities may be more affordable but they lack adequate medical staff, medications, equipment ...etc, the sad part is many Africans can only afford the government run facilities and the overworked staff always tend to be ruthless human beings. On the other hand private hospitals are more comparable to American facilities, apart from the part that one has to pay upfront or make payment arrangements, so the ordinary African is always at a loss in terms of getting appropriate healthcare.
GREAT! You are so easy to listen to. Well thinking about being supportive and encouraging, i would like to say that I don't know that I have seen anyone on you tube with such a 'real' approach to their videos as you. So keep them coming! Some ideas and suggestions that wold be relatively easy to film would be; A trip to the local market or a look at what you usually buy. Looking at hiring a car A walk or drive around the rich area A day at work, in the school you teach at what is the local attitude toward the environment and global warming issues? What is the night club scene locally? Just some suggestions, the way you do your videos is great, just real and you! please don't feel pressure to produce higher quality presentations as you just talking and walking around would be great. I just finished a couple of months ago an in depth study of race and racism and some how came across your vlogs. So much pain and frustration and crazy stuff being talked about constantly with regards to 'black, white, heritage, ethnicity and race issues, honestly listening to you and seeing you just trying to be yourself is so good I am struggling to find the right words to describe how much I appreciate your vlogs. Gods best to you, your husband and son and all those you teach and I hope you remain confident and calm in the face of any obstacles that will come your way.
Hey,I am Namibian.All I have to say is That the nurses and medical doctors here are overworked in Namibia due to the Lack of qualified persons.It's very overwhelming seeing over 300 patients a day.You should remember is that NAMIBIA is still developing and can't be compared to USA BUT I respect your honesty. Thank you
Hi Octavia, thanks for that perspective. Yes, it's easy to see that exhaustion/overwhelm is an issue - which is why I mentioned that I'm sure the nurses at the first state hospital I visited don't have any easy job. But I do think improved bedside manner/hygiene are possible at certain facilities. I definitely don't expect Namibia to have the same standards as the States, but I share what I've seen so that other travelers can gain more insight.
AfroAmericaninAfrica It can be improved definitely.The part of hygiene is being ignored here in Nam and I must say it's an issue all around Government hospitals.Thank you very much.I subscribed to your channel long ago when you were living In Otjiwarongo where I'm from.
I understand. Capital cities are where you will find the best healthcare in each country. And yea, many of South Africa's private facilities have really good care, as does Namibia's.
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oh wow. Merci pour ton temoignage. i have been leaving in USA for almost 10 years and I do appreciate your courage. having settle for so long in the USA, I can tell the struggles western educated peoples may be facing. your son is handsome. And I watch almost all of your videos. Your experience is like most of Africans emigrating to the USA minus the easy part. you HAVE TO ADAPT. and after you do so, then you can start to appreciate much better. And that may take some time as you pointed out with you colleague teachers. Your husband have a gem. A real rare one. welcome my sister to the mother land. May God/the ancestors bless you and your family. Please inform/educate your sisters in the USA to take that trip to visit/stay. they are welcomed with open hearth. Let them Know that we love them. my lovely wife is one of them. And I am really happy to see the diaspora or africans bounding together. when two missing pieces find each other, they make one. Is there a reason why your son have to be born in the USA? don't take it personal, but I think IMHO that you missed a chance to let him connect with his ancestors by being born here. I am talking from my Mossi culture/ tribe from Burkina Faso. The land that sees you born in is important. you have your reasons and I do respect that. And as I say, blessings from a unanimous friend to you and your family. Love for Atlanta.
That's incredibly disturbing, the blood and bodily fluids on the floor etc... For you and anyone else visiting these hospitals, they really are dangerous, that's exactly what i do, epidemiology. That's an infectious disease nightmare. You need to get those wisdom teeth out. They are most likely decaying where your gum is open and they are not out enough to brush. You're going to keep getting infection
Yes, for some reason I've had foot injuries all my life... slipped and fell and fractured my ankle in high school, and have had two sprained ankles, along with the bench accident described in this video :/
I've watched a few of your videos and I have a ton of questions about relocating, employment, dating that led to marriage, etc. Is it possible for you to provide me with an email address? I am seriously looking to relocate to the continent and I feel we have similar backgrounds. I am a Spelman College graduate. I know you went to Howard. I would just really like to talk to you about the way you arrived at your decision to relocate and actually go through with it as well as how you handled finding a job there.
Hi there! Thanks so much, sure my email address is afroamericaninafrica@gmail.com. It's also in the description box of this video along with my website address!
Did you also want your son to be born an american citizen without having to go through all the red tape had he been born in namibia? I know i chose to give birth in the states bc of this as well as i felt so much better/safer birthing in the usa! Although i did go au'natural with my boys, lol. I felt safer in the states. Especially had they been born and i had to leave to go stateside for some emergency and i didnt register them as citizens they would have had tp stay, and the father needs notarized permission for his children to leave country if he isnt a citizen.
I'm honestly shocked by the content of the video in comparison to the title. I'm Namibian, a student doctor, lives and studies in Europe and can't believe that,that is the best way you could describe our health sector in the country, apart from highlighting that private is better than Government. What exactly did you expect? ? a few if your complains just sounds a little petty to me. Have you visited any other African country to compare us to or you comparing everything to that in the US ? but since we all entitled to our opinions, go ahead and share yours my lady.
What exactly are you so shocked by? The title states that I would be sharing *my* experience, which I did, of course in comparison to my experiences in the States. Other African nation's have nothing to do with that - nor should it be used as a barometer of the quality of Namibian healthcare. I've also come across countless similar sentiments from other Namibians. I did expect to ruffle a few medical feathers - so it is what it is.
I actually did not think she was being petty. As an American physician who works with other physicians who have had the amazing opportunity to give back to the global health community by providing medical care abroad, they often have similar stories of medical facilities that are not up to the standard that most Americans would be used to (that is not to disparage those facilities who are doing the best with what they have). And this does not just apply to medical facilities on the African continent. There are indeed stark differences in what is allowed in medical facilities in the United States vs. what is allowed in medical facilities in other parts of the world. I appreciate her pointing out those differences so that people can know what to expect when traveling abroad and can plan accordingly.
Ally stop attacking this lady, i am African and i think she shared her experience in a very considerate way, she even talked about local Namibians complaining about the said hospital, she has a right to write or talk about her experience.
lol as a health care professional from Namibia, she really isn't far from the truth... most of us need to get in touch with reality and improve public health services for our consumers. Seeking health care, one is already vulnerable. I don't think there is anything wrong with being empathetic and polite... as for the cleanliness; it's pretty uncomfortable in most facilities. we need not compare our facilities to those in other countries, but concentrate on improving the standards of our own
+Olivia-Joan Iiyambo It's even worse in Liberia. The same reaction when you try to speak against the poor quality of health care. They just don't understand constructive criticism. Smh
I saw your very first video about a year ago. I've finally convinced my husband to move to Namibia(Ghana was a close second). We are so excited, and I just want to thank you for putting your video's out here. Without them, it was very hard to gauge a real AA person's experience on the continent. Thank you, and wishing you and your family many blessings!!!!
Very exciting! Please stay in touch!
Hello, I’m an AA looking to retire in Namibia. Did you ever move there? If so, how was it?
Namibian nurses must wacth this video, they need to apply ethic, sympathy, empathy and all those in the daily work.
Am a Namibian and there is literally nothing good I can tell about state hospitals in here, I have experienced enough to prove this, and again I wanna thank you that you tried by all means to handle such situations till the end and wish you all the best in your life.
My dear Sister, I sincerely appreciate your review of the general healthcare system in Namibia. I recently (Sept 2016) took my 11 year old son to a public hospital in Polokwane where he spent 7 full days and the care was top notch. I did encounter one nurse who tried to overwhelm a young girl (patient) with her nonsense one particular morning. I couldn't accept it and then she tried it with me and I almost could not contain myself. I was ready to unleash some mental terrorism on her but being there a few days I needed to be sober for my son's sake. Besides the rest of the team were absolutely superb and respectful. Sometimes it is good to let God be in control. I did ultimately post on my social network account a prayer about the few nasty healthcare professionals needing a change of attitude. Sometimes this battles are spiritual. But my son is well now he had severe headache, high temperature to 39.8 and suddenly could not walk on his own. Had C.T. Scan, Malaria & Meningitis tests - negative yet mysterious. All this happened after a very peculiar incident at his school where his hair was randomly shaved by a teacher who doesnt even teach him at all. At that same time there was uproar at some schools relating to hair stories of black people in our country. So this particular incidences are just experiences of the kingdom of darkness trying to devour us. e.g. why would a nurse just attack you when you are already in a vulnerable state, and why at the same time a complaint is lodged about same hospital.Reason : The Devil has lost and is frustrated and under our feet. Africa will conquer.
As a Namibian I have to say thank you for being honest about the help care system especially about Katutura Hospital.
I'm happy that you spoke so honestly about health care in public hospitals in Namibia. I have to say that's honestly a reality in most African countries. It's really something they need to work on.
So true. They need to work on it including customer service. When our servants are serving you they think they're doing yourself a favour.
I'm in California n contemplating moving to Namibia to work in healthcare Administration... I hope I could help to contribute to improve the quality of healthcare there.
I can relate to your experience (I was born in nearby Zambia)
I just want to commend you on your strength, peace and Love you're displaying in all of your videos. They're so inspirational and full of valuable information. I watched you on Phil's, The Adviseshow guy channel and as usual, you was just awesome. I hope you and Phil can have some type of collaboration in the future, so that you can acquire more followers on your channel by just talking to people and giving them hope. God sent you to Africa for a very good reason and you're not letting him down. What really impress me the most are the comments from your followers, they're for the most part so very positive because you're so positve. God bless you and thank you so much.😃
Thank you for sharing your valuable experiences sista. Your information is making me better prepared to go to the motherland. I wish you and your family the best.
Thanks so much!
As a black American, i love American health care. If your sick, go to urgent care. If it's really bad, you can either call for the paramedics to come to the house or go to emergency room at the hospital. The bedside manners of the doctors are good. When I had my kids, American hospitals make it very nice. You can have your family in the room with you the whole time. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, Thank you sooooo much for the series. The way you deliver the info is absolutely refreshing, wholesome, and honest. Im sure it will help so many people who are serious about repatriating. You are an example of the kind of people that needs to come back. Open heart filled with love, sincerity, honesty, fairness, and the dream to be here.
The healthcare and 'before college' school system needs so much attention in many countries on the continent. Its just like you describe in some countries in West Africa, and in East Africa as well. The huge disparity between private and government needs to be addressed. There will expected difference, however, as a medical facility period, the gov ones have to be improved. In Nairobi its not too bad - you will go to a gov clinic and pay $1.50 to register and for the consultation, then pay for anything else (eg, urine text, blood test - $5 - $20). The facility is clean, nurses/docs not very engaging or warm sometimes (until after a few visits); sometimes they go the a book to know what to prescribe; the gov hospitals could use more attention to using precaution when attending to patients (like you mentioned the paper still on the bed fr the patient before you, and they looking like 'im waiting for u to go on the bed'(ill just ask, 'please remove that', but its not a 'no go'. The public clinics and hospital are mostly run by Indians here, you will pay $8 to register and tests can cost $20 to $50; docs/nurses (mostly Kenyans) are a bit warmer, knowledgeable, facilities cleaner and has all the makings of a good hospital in many other international country. Dentist, I only went private, and it was a great experience. So, you may experience some hiccups, but for the most part, you can get low level care (and some specialized).
Oh, and there is alternative healthcare also available here, even outside Nairobi. Like Homeopathy, TCM, Arvedic.
Lastly, In Addis Abeba the hospitals are ok also. Many of your observations would apply there too. Public verses private - same things. Most of the hospitals and clinics there do need more supplies, it was clear that they had small things missing. And similar attitude towards reusing the bed sheets, it wasnt a lot of things, just things that I would notice. They did have hand sanitizer by the nurses station on every floor and dept. The thing they could start with is how the nurses interact with patients, that does need more work.
I have heard some not so good stories while I lived there from people outside of Addis that many of those hospitals are a 'dont go zone' but I dont have personal stories from those.
So, health care is here, some places better than others but more efforts need to put in place to improve the gov facilities quickly.
Your honesty is much needed and appreciated. Thanks. Healthcare is very important.
You said it as it is my sister!as a Namibian soon to be dentist,I know what you mean, I have practiced both in public and private clinics. My dream is to change the system and I believe I will )) ignore those trying to cover up everything, people like that make me sick .well done by telling it as it is.i will see you soon nookuli mngandjera gwandje
As an African, I can definitely tell you that its typical for people working in the public sector to treat customers like "dirt". I remember going back home in Congo, I visited a public office and as soon as I walked in there, a man literally shouted at me, telling me that there was a meeting going and that I should step out. It was definitely a shocker having lived so long abroad and experience such rude things.
But yeah I commend you, never let people like that talk down on you for no just cause.
Thank you for watching and for sharing from the Congolese perspective. It's definitely interesting to compare/contrast.
American government employees have nasty attitudes. So stop acting brand new. It's, healthcare, soc security offices, dhs, and more
I m from Namibia too and I respect your opinion about our healthcare. One thing I like about ur vlogs is that they are very honest and realistic. However it will be very interesting to have some research done on why perhaps the huge service delivery gap between private n public hospitals in Namibia. Well it can be so many contributing factors behind poor client satisfaction in the public sectors... Be it bureaucracy, staff exhaustion ETC... But this is definitely an eye opener for me because I m studying abroad to become a medical Doctor and would like to work in the public hospitals. Thank you
I totally agree and understanding the underlying factors is really important. Thank you for watching. When you return to Namibia, let me know where you practice so I can be your patient! :)
+AfroAmericaninAfrica Aaaaw... I will most definitely. Thank u
Yes, I was also touched to read her stating that she wants to work for a public hospital. It's so important for like students like her to want to improve the conditions at state facilities and for the public.
this is why I'm having my baby here in the u.s. before returning to south Africa. they have the SAME healthcare issues in place along with racism. thanks for the vids and the melanin is POPPING!! :)
Ugh at the racism on top of it all. Thanks so much Uyei :)
Another great video Kaylan! Girl, I know it took some patience to deal with that student doctor! I get rude comments & treatment from Government workers sometimes here in Botswana! I think a lot of it may come from the extremely insufficient wages they are paid...however, it's still no excuse! Many blessings to you & your family!😆
Hi hun, I love your videos, they've been really great at keeping me up-to-date with what's going on in Namibia. I'm Namibian but have been living in the UK for the past 13 years. So I enjoy watching and listening to your experiences, keep it up... about the wisdom teeth- I had mine removed at a private practice in Windhoek back in 2002. Despite not feeling the procedure (I was sedated) the doctors were great before and after my operation (who knows what happened during the op lol- but when I woke up it felt like it all happened by magic, it was like one minute my heart was racing because I was so scared that I wasn't going to wake up from my op and the next minute I was being told that I was done and that my troublesome teeth were gone- it was that straight forward and it was 2002)...and the place itself was great (my overall experience was better than the experience I've had at my previous and current private dental surgeries here in the UK). I can't remember the name of the surgery to recommend it but all I wanted you to know is that I was and still am glad the teeth are gone, they were growing the way you described yours and the pain was getting worse and worse, so the experience of having them removed by far out-weighed my experience of living with them ( they weren't making me any wiser anyway lol). Wishing you all the best in having yours removed and I think it won't be as bad as you think. x
Thank you SO much for this reflection and encouragement! So good to hear your experience with this! I am truly terrified but so ready to have it all past me. I've only ever had pain that one time I described which is odd - and only encouraging me to delay extractions more and more (sigh). To make matters worse about two weeks ago one of my favorite blogs published an article about a woman who had hers removed and hasn't had feeling on one side of her face since (and the surgery was at least a year ago! 😱)!Wish I hadn't read that. I have a dental apt next week and will see what the final verdict is!
Kaylan Shipanga, I am a new subie from Swakopmund, Namibia and love your vids. Going through everything and liking them...keep them coming 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You said it as it is, like The Namibian News Paper.
Our Hospitals really need to be renewed.
same as we need new more.
I like your blog.
All the best.
Our Namibian Hospitals need proper maintenance! Unfortunately, that word does not exist in the vocabulary of our government officials.
For some reason, I have been watching your video this morning, and they are quite interesting. Thank you for the videos. God bless your family.
I have watched a few of your videos. As usual, you are very informal and very informative.
It was SUCH a pleasant surprise to meet you and your family today in Grand Central!!!! I am still super geeked!!! Enjoy your time here in NY!!!!
Yes, it was a really wonderful experience :) so happy to have met you!! You have a beautiful spirit! I'm glad we've connected! Will send you an email to keep in touch!
AfroAmericaninAfrica Dis you move to Namibia with your husband or did you meet there? You mentioned in the beginning that you'd tell us about dating life there. Please make that video. That's the one thing im nervous about moving to Africa.
+Ro E She met her husband here in Namibia, at a school where she was volunteering as a teacher coz the husband is also a teacher... If u try 2 chek more of her videos, I think she mentioned it...
Lovely to see a video from you. Please keep them coming.................
Thank you, will do!
Good podcast. You look well. I love the earrings.
I agree with you i.e you can't judge a book by the cover. Actually, the Nurses from my hometown, California, are the same in that they are not emotional. They're the same way here in England, and I've come to realise that this is the best way to be. They see all kinds of thing and have to deal with so much, plus they work long hours..... The same goes with the work environment. The culture here is so different. I use to think that no one liked me. They weren't mean or treated me bad, English ppl are just really reserved. It wasn't until MONTHS down the road that I realised how friendly they were and that they actually did like me.
It's taught me not to be so open and to take my time and get to know ppl. To not be so trusting, which is a good thing. It's taught me to take care of myself better.
The hospitals here are also quite filthy, which was a shock. We also have GP's here, so if I needed to see a Specialist, my GP would just refer me. I have also had surgery here, which initially frightened me, because I had the mentality that only U.S Medical care was best. Now I have changed my views.
Thanks for posting this. As always, very informative.
I love your vlogs, keep sharing. You sharing
your Namibian experience is appreciated.
Thank you so much!
OMG I'm sorry to hear that. Yeah a lot of healthcare givers in public hospitals in Namibia have no customer service ethic practice.
Luckily I only had a sprained ankle so I survived LOL but thanks so much for watching!
They are supposedly to be "educated" .certainly no degree in moral ethic.
I'm a new subbie. I'm considering moving to Africa in about 5 years. I'm not sure where. I have friends in Cameroon and Kenya. I'll be retired so a little older than many folks moving, and healthcare is a major consideration for me. This was an unbelievably helpful video. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I had the same experience delivering my first child. My blood pressure spiked and so had to go on a mag sulfate pump. Scary stuff. Many things can happen in pregnancy. Being in NY was for the best. Thanks again.
Hi! As always, thanks for the update. Your vlogs are really worth the wait. I'm glad that you are doing well and also your family. I pray that your hypertension will soon subside and you will return to optimum health. Take care, until next time!
Thanks so much for your patience and for watching!
Thank you for sharing your experience. My desire to visit Freetown has grown substantially over the past month and though you're not in Sierra Leone, your insight is awesome and hopeful. I honestly didn't even think about medical care (I'm still getting use to the idea of visiting Sierra Leone) until I watched this video. So, thank you! And keep the videos coming!!
Thank you! But yes, when I first moved here I was on a travel high and didn't think much about health care myself, but who knew I would have so many run-ins. It's really important to have a plan/know your options.
Yes, something along those lines is a topic I was recently thinking of writing.. but maybe I'll do a video instead; because that phase is very real and I definitely went through it!
Yes, true. I worked in an obstetrics unit in Zimbabwe and healthcare providers can act snooty like women should feel privledged to be cared for. Also, in reality it really was a privilege for many women, especially from rural areas to have anytype of care when resources are short. While in the US you would hear women screaming and panting in the delivery unit, there they might be bleeding they might clearly be distressed by the look on their face, but they often didn't utter a word.
hey kaylan! yeah, so, i've had to deal with the state and also private healthcare here in south africa. fortunately for my particular neighborhood in cape town, the government day clinics are AMAZING. but i will be the first to tell you that they are amazing because most people do not know where they are and, generally, many black south africans won't go to that particular clinic because it's literally right next door to a housing project where most of the people are poor whites; they're afraid [with some validity] of the gangs from that housing estate.
when i had the chicken pox [at age 35!] and nearly died, the state clinic looked after me so beautifully, it was amazing. but like i said before, i live in a unicorn neighborhood. i had to go to the state clinic because my ex had *just* left us and we didn't have the money to go private.
i generally have gone private for most other issues, and yes, private healthcare in south africa is generally WONDERFUL. at the nearest private hospital to my house, there is a sweet bistro where we would have had meal and a coffee before we were called for triage, but we were called for triage in less than ten minutes. it was *really* disturbing. now this particular private hospital does take *emergency* cases [like gunshots and such] from the informal settlement about a kilometer away, but after they're stabilised and it's clear that they're not going to die, the patients are moved to somerset hospital. you do NOT want to go to somerset hospital. EVER. nope. even tho that hospital is literally next door to the really swish waterfront mall, it is the hospital of last resort and you can tell this from the long lines that are outside of it by 7am every day. #nomaam.
always a pleasure to hear from you ; it good that you made it through your crisis; this will be another agenda item I will put on list- to inquire about in Ghana next year (or before)
wow so sorry to hear about the foot clinic....thank you for keeping it real and sharing....that way others can make informed decisions. ppl treat me badly too bc they think I'm a child, I am 27 but look 17.but you look grown tho.
Yes, when you know you wouldn't be treated a certain way if you looked much older -_- LOL Thanks so much for watching.
Great video! 😊😊
Definitely no babies over here, but since I work with kids a lot I'm always hearing opinions from different moms and you are so right about deciding what is best for you! No point in putting yourself in discomfort during life's most uncomfortable moment! Lol
Rwandan clinics can be the same way in the kind of apathetic way nurses can act, but luckily there are also nice hospitals where people are attentive but service is still suuuuper slow!
Love watching these videos, keep up the good work! ❤️
Thanks lady! Always enjoy following your Rwandan reflections!
Thank you for sharing. My wife and I need to know that info. We are planning on late August to go to Namibia to view property we are trying to stay two weeks if everything goes well. Thanks again for sharing.
All the best on your visit!
Thank you for posting and sharing your experiences with us. So helpful! Please continue! Did youtube take some of your videos down? I could be wrong but it looks like some of your older videos are missing from your video list.
Hi! Thanks so much for watching (and for looking out)! Hmm, not that I know of! They all appear to be there!
I am a medical student in Namibia and for practice we work at Katutura State Hospital. I definitely understand what you said about the doctors/interns in the public hospital, however it is not every health care worker in the hospital treats patients in such a rude manner. But the ones that are rude are quite a large number, as a student you get the first hand experience of this treatment from these doctors and kind of like have to suck it up and move on...I guess that's were the rudeness comes from, so the students copy and paste what other senior doctors portray why?? because they know no other way. And another point I can agree on is showing weakness, i remember growing up in the village as child and having gone through times of pain like; when pounding the traditional maize and accidentally stubbing you toes, leading to amputation... and through that you are told not to cry. Its a thing i guess, its rooted so deeply that when a woman gives birth naturally and she cries she is seen as weak and a disgrace, I've seen this first hand in the rural hospitals.
These are important points and thank you so much for sharing your perspective. All the best in your studies.
It's so beautiful coming across your channel Sis, you are just blessed. It's been years now and I suggest just to add a little spice to your life will be learning a local common language, like Afrikaans for example???
Love that you clapped back. Student doctor was psychotic.
Where are you, we are missing you. please update on your beautiful son grown up in Nmambia.
You are definitely adding value to this world and specifically to those who are entertaining the idea of repatriating to an African country. The information provides the listener with answers to internal questions and creates addt'l questions. The biggest being are we as Africans/African Descendants inferior to other groups or do we just engage in life with a different approach? This can be argued from both perspectives. I guess the take away would be to either accept our plot (mediocrity) or work to offer a different narrative. Although the latter is difficult, if each person took on this attitude, we'd find ourselves in a good place! Thanks again for such an informative video...
Sis you R a real Trooper!RESPECT & love🌍🌞🌙⭐️🌊
You are welcome dear to your own land of Africa, in Namibia, You are a humble person though. I had a fight with a medical doctor right here in Japan, for being unprofessional. In general hospitals in Africa are bad.
LOL Wow! Sorry to hear that. I think rude medical staff is literally the worst thing ever. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
Your Vlogs are AWESOME.... You are awesome
Thank so much :-)
First of all, I wish to say that I am a white Namibian pensioner of German descent. Unfortunately my comments were written whilst I was watching your interesting video. I do not want to delete them, so I will leave them as they are. You should have reported that doctor at Katutura Hospital to the medical council.
Sorry for your bad experiences with our government health care. Yes, one should always remember, that there are many cultural and also mentality differences between people from outside Namibia and Namibians.
I am so happy for you, that you had this really decent and nice taxi driver. Normally, I do not have much time for most of them because they just ignore all the traffic rules that exist. Presume that you went to the Katutura Hospital. That Hospital was inaugurated in 1975. But since Independence not maintenance work was done there or at any other government facility of government owned building. Thank you for making your experience with your ankle treatment public. I wish, that our Minister of Health would see this video. But I know, that nobody in Government is interested. They are only interested in enriching themselves. Please do yourself a favour and go to the Roman Catholic Hospital the next time you have to go. I really have had very good experienced with the doctors in emergency and also with the nursing staff. I am so sorry, that you had this bad experience!
The above was written before you mentioned the RC Hospital. Sorry to hear that you had to pay this huge amount as a deposit. Do you not have a medical aid? Up to now, when I had to be admitted (mainly due to injuries from accidents) they took my medical aid card and I did not pay a cent.
Hi, thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for this video! I love your channel. I would love to visit Africa someday.
Thanks so much! Will start following your channel to get my diet and this pressure under control!
AfroAmericaninAfrica Thanks so much for subscribing! Let me know if I can help with anything. Many blessings to you and your lovely family!
My daughter had her 1st bm while in utero. I needed a C-section too. Unfortunately, my daughter had ingested and was breathing the meconium in, she needed to stay in the NICU for a month. And caused lung issues, scar tissue, and asthma.
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your experience! Labor and delivery is no joke!
I have always said leave one problem in the states to another, I will take the states!!
hi am Namibian and can definitely relate to the experiences you have encountered at public hospitals,its appalling i must say and the rude staff (some) really are a pain lol! i live in Angola with my Angolan husband and i must say the situation here is severely harsher,here to receive medical treatment and i mean proper treatment you will need to pay the nurses extra just for them to attend to you fast enough and you have to pay for almost every medical equipment used including items such as syringes, medical gloves, the IV.So i would rather receive treatment back home than having to go through such appalling situation. Great information by the way keep it up.
Wow, that's pretty enlightening! I said this above but thank you for being honest about what you've seen here. Coming from me some Namibians will not want to hear it lol but from a fellow Namibian it matters.
it surely matters,we need to speak about these issues affecting us Namibians and foreigners as well such attitude and unprofessional behavior should not be tolerated.. i do put them in their place whenever i find myself there lol! I dont play like that.
I had my prenatal care in Dakar Senegal & absolutely right private hospital & clinic is so much better. I delivered in the states. I honestly say I loved my prenatal care in Dakar very good since this was my 4th child I knew a lot so doctor didn't have to pay much attention lol
Aww, you're a pro :) I was a terrified newbie lol (cried when they said I'd have to have a csection :/ )Thank you for sharing your experience in Dakar and for watching!
Thanks for sharing healthcare facilities can be found on the US embassy website. My family and I would like to travel to Africa in the near future and possibly relocate. I haven't found many maternity videos in Africa on TH-cam.
Thanks for telling it as it is. Hope they accept it as constructive criticism.
Thank you!
It's not just in health care it's just every where you are going in Namibia , there's no services people who works there they think they own the hospital , banks and offices , . The nurses they don't know how to approach the patients . They are rude and they get away with it because people they don't answer them back or complaint about it .
You did a good decision to delivered in USA . They don't even give pain killer never mind the epidural .
Thank you for watching and for sharing your Namibian perspective because it is very easy people to dismiss my own perspectives simply because I am an American.
You welcome Hun . I think you only see it when you live some where else where the services are good , people greeting your at the door before you enter inside . I love watching your blog . 😘
The opinion is really good, I do not even trust health care in state clinics and hospitals.
I was in Katutura hospital and left LOLOLOL, I was like I'd rather die at home, LOL. This was after being on medical aid all my childhood. SMH, and I got home and actually felt better. LOLOLOLOLOLOL
I've been watching your videos for a while.. I have been thinking about moving to either Ghana, Nigeria , or Namibia for a few years now. I have narrowed it down between Nigeria and Namibia. I will be traveling hopefully by end of this year, or maybe beginning of next year to see for myself before making a decision. Your videos are very informative.. just one question... Maybe I missed that video. But I have an 8 year old. From your experience how is the Educational system?
Exciting plans and thanks for the question! Here in Namibia there are government (what Americans call 'public schools') schools and private schools. I taught at a government high school in northern Namibia. A huge portion of the government schools face teacher shortages and have limited resources; this trickles down to the quality of the student's education and their performance. The more rural you go, the more under-resourced they are. The private schools are generally better resourced and parents have to pay tuition. Please feel free to email me with any more questions or to discuss further. My email address is: afroamericaninafrica@gmail.com
thank you
I forgot, with regards to hypertension, ask your GP about water pills i.e Cardide SR 1.5mg Prolonged - release Tab Indapamide. I've had high blood pressure for years now, while living abroad. For the last few years my blood pressure had been unusually high. One day I saw one of the Jr. Doctors and he prescribed the water pills, which brought it back down. I have to take it for the rest of my life.
See if you can book an appt. with a Jr. Doctor. Sometimes these older GP'S just stick to what they know.......Or ask your regular GP about it.
Thank you so much for this! Will look into it!
Grandma who lived to be 106 used peeled garlic in water in Mason Jar, kept in the refrigerator and sipped daily. keep peppermints in your pockets. She used this for high blood pressure , and left me with tons of remedies.
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I am so happy you are great now.
Thanks so much for the advice!
we need to get you to step where your eyes can see.! Lol... I am glad that you are ok...
I understand about your choice to delivery in America..
African health care system is complicated, the government run facilities may be more affordable but they lack adequate medical staff, medications, equipment ...etc, the sad part is many Africans can only afford the government run facilities and the overworked staff always tend to be ruthless human beings. On the other hand private hospitals are more comparable to American facilities, apart from the part that one has to pay upfront or make payment arrangements, so the ordinary African is always at a loss in terms of getting appropriate healthcare.
I would go back home to deliver for safety and give my child the gift of an American passport. Hell yeah!
I'm thinking that with your blood pressure issues, it might be advisable after all to have the extractions done in New York.
Yes, that's something I've considered as well.
Oh, and you're amazeballs:)
lol thank you!
just checking on you. peace and love to the family.
New subscriber here😊 ur videos are very informative.
Hi there! Welcome to my channel and thank you!
GREAT! You are so easy to listen to. Well thinking about being supportive and encouraging, i would like to say that I don't know that I have seen anyone on you tube with such a 'real' approach to their videos as you. So keep them coming! Some ideas and suggestions that wold be relatively easy to film would be;
A trip to the local market or a look at what you usually buy.
Looking at hiring a car
A walk or drive around the rich area
A day at work, in the school you teach at
what is the local attitude toward the environment and global warming issues?
What is the night club scene locally?
Just some suggestions, the way you do your videos is great, just real and you! please don't feel pressure to produce higher quality presentations as you just talking and walking around would be great.
I just finished a couple of months ago an in depth study of race and racism and some how came across your vlogs.
So much pain and frustration and crazy stuff being talked about constantly with regards to 'black, white, heritage, ethnicity and race issues, honestly listening to you and seeing you just trying to be yourself is so good I am struggling to find the right words to describe how much I appreciate your vlogs.
Gods best to you, your husband and son and all those you teach and I hope you remain confident and calm in the face of any obstacles that will come your way.
A late but heartfelt thanks for all the fantastic suggestions, will add them to my list!
Hey,I am Namibian.All I have to say is That the nurses and medical doctors here are overworked in Namibia due to the Lack of qualified persons.It's very overwhelming seeing over 300 patients a day.You should remember is that NAMIBIA is still developing and can't be compared to USA BUT
I respect your honesty. Thank you
Hi Octavia, thanks for that perspective. Yes, it's easy to see that exhaustion/overwhelm is an issue - which is why I mentioned that I'm sure the nurses at the first state hospital I visited don't have any easy job. But I do think improved bedside manner/hygiene are possible at certain facilities. I definitely don't expect Namibia to have the same standards as the States, but I share what I've seen so that other travelers can gain more insight.
AfroAmericaninAfrica It can be improved definitely.The part of hygiene is being ignored here in Nam and I must say it's an issue all around Government hospitals.Thank you very much.I subscribed to your channel long ago when you were living In Otjiwarongo where I'm from.
It's a governance problem, in a lot of areas.
This is my biggest concern when considering moving to Africa. I have a ton of medical issues and thi may be a deal breaker...
I understand. Capital cities are where you will find the best healthcare in each country. And yea, many of South Africa's private facilities have really good care, as does Namibia's.
AfroAmericaninAfrica Thanks for some reassurance!
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Angelina jolie gave birth in Namibia 2006
Yes, I know!
Cool
it's good to have American quality benefit
Lol, I like the way you put it.
oh wow. Merci pour ton temoignage. i have been leaving in USA for almost 10 years and I do appreciate your courage. having settle for so long in the USA, I can tell the struggles western educated peoples may be facing. your son is handsome. And I watch almost all of your videos. Your experience is like most of Africans emigrating to the USA minus the easy part. you HAVE TO ADAPT. and after you do so, then you can start to appreciate much better. And that may take some time as you pointed out with you colleague teachers. Your husband have a gem. A real rare one. welcome my sister to the mother land. May God/the ancestors bless you and your family. Please inform/educate your sisters in the USA to take that trip to visit/stay. they are welcomed with open hearth. Let them Know that we love them. my lovely wife is one of them. And I am really happy to see the diaspora or africans bounding together. when two missing pieces find each other, they make one. Is there a reason why your son have to be born in the USA? don't take it personal, but I think IMHO that you missed a chance to let him connect with his ancestors by being born here. I am talking from my Mossi culture/ tribe from Burkina Faso. The land that sees you born in is important. you have your reasons and I do respect that. And as I say, blessings from a unanimous friend to you and your family. Love for Atlanta.
I loved the video baby sister... Stop crying, lol!
Thank you! I'm trying to get better! 😂
I had my wisdom teeth removed by a DR in Windhoek. At medi clinic, it was a day procedure. Hes offices were somewhere near parliament.
He is a maxillofacial surgent
Thanks so much for this, appreciate the referral.
Your advice holds true here in the U.S. too. Bad health care is universal.
roughly, how much does healthcare in the states cost?
Miss_ Jo my daughter broke her arm had to have surgery 3 pins total 30k 3k after insurance
New subscriber here.. Great Vids
Thanks so much!
That's incredibly disturbing, the blood and bodily fluids on the floor etc... For you and anyone else visiting these hospitals, they really are dangerous, that's exactly what i do, epidemiology. That's an infectious disease nightmare.
You need to get those wisdom teeth out. They are most likely decaying where your gum is open and they are not out enough to brush. You're going to keep getting infection
your feet is just going through some stuff over there huh.
Yes, for some reason I've had foot injuries all my life... slipped and fell and fractured my ankle in high school, and have had two sprained ankles, along with the bench accident described in this video :/
I've watched a few of your videos and I have a ton of questions about relocating, employment, dating that led to marriage, etc. Is it possible for you to provide me with an email address? I am seriously looking to relocate to the continent and I feel we have similar backgrounds. I am a Spelman College graduate. I know you went to Howard. I would just really like to talk to you about the way you arrived at your decision to relocate and actually go through with it as well as how you handled finding a job there.
Hi there! Thanks so much, sure my email address is afroamericaninafrica@gmail.com. It's also in the description box of this video along with my website address!
Shaanika Nashilongo?
Yes!
32? really?!
wow black don't crack
LOL thanks I'm 33 now and it sure doesn't! :)
All Africa people. Need some Culture is in the blood, and if you dont have that you are lost same how.
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it is more cost-effective in Canada
Did you also want your son to be born an american citizen without having to go through all the red tape had he been born in namibia? I know i chose to give birth in the states bc of this as well as i felt so much better/safer birthing in the usa! Although i did go au'natural with my boys, lol. I felt safer in the states. Especially had they been born and i had to leave to go stateside for some emergency and i didnt register them as citizens they would have had tp stay, and the father needs notarized permission for his children to leave country if he isnt a citizen.
I'm honestly shocked by the content of the video in comparison to the title. I'm Namibian, a student doctor, lives and studies in Europe and can't believe that,that is the best way you could describe our health sector in the country, apart from highlighting that private is better than Government. What exactly did you expect? ? a few if your complains just sounds a little petty to me. Have you visited any other African country to compare us to or you comparing everything to that in the US ? but since we all entitled to our opinions, go ahead and share yours my lady.
What exactly are you so shocked by? The title states that I would be sharing *my* experience, which I did, of course in comparison to my experiences in the States. Other African nation's have nothing to do with that - nor should it be used as a barometer of the quality of Namibian healthcare. I've also come across countless similar sentiments from other Namibians. I did expect to ruffle a few medical feathers - so it is what it is.
I actually did not think she was being petty. As an American physician who works with other physicians who have had the amazing opportunity to give back to the global health community by providing medical care abroad, they often have similar stories of medical facilities that are not up to the standard that most Americans would be used to (that is not to disparage those facilities who are doing the best with what they have). And this does not just apply to medical facilities on the African continent. There are indeed stark differences in what is allowed in medical facilities in the United States vs. what is allowed in medical facilities in other parts of the world. I appreciate her pointing out those differences so that people can know what to expect when traveling abroad and can plan accordingly.
Ally stop attacking this lady, i am African and i think she shared her experience in a very considerate way, she even talked about local Namibians complaining about the said hospital, she has a right to write or talk about her experience.
lol as a health care professional from Namibia, she really isn't far from the truth... most of us need to get in touch with reality and improve public health services for our consumers. Seeking health care, one is already vulnerable. I don't think there is anything wrong with being empathetic and polite... as for the cleanliness; it's pretty uncomfortable in most facilities. we need not compare our facilities to those in other countries, but concentrate on improving the standards of our own
+Olivia-Joan Iiyambo It's even worse in Liberia. The same reaction when you try to speak against the poor quality of health care. They just don't understand constructive criticism. Smh