# @trinitycollegedublin on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-08-13T09:20:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Trinity College Dublin (@trinitycollegedublin) — https://gondola.cc/trinitycollegedublin

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Students from the School of Nursing and Midwifery travelled to Uganda this summer, part of their Global Health Engagement elective module 

There, they undertook placements facilitated by Nurture Africa, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that runs a summer volunteer placement programme for health sciences students. The placements took place in outreach clinics that delivered HIV healthcare, paediatric primary healthcare, and maternal and child healthcare.

Esther Walsh, a Junior Sophister (3rd year) midwifery student, said:

“…was genuinely one of the most eye-opening experiences I’ve had during my studies. I spent time in the maternity unit in a health clinic supported by the charity Nurture Africa and also got involved in a wide range of community outreach work. Everything from first aid workshops and sanitary pad-making sessions to home visits and outreach clinics in more rural areas. The experience really opened my eyes to how healthcare can be delivered in a holistic, community-focused way. I was especially struck by the approach to maternity care; it was so respectful, compassionate, and centred around the woman and her needs. Even with limited resources, the care felt deeply personal and dignified.

I was encouraged to ask questions, get involved, and learn as much as possible. I never felt like just an observer; it really felt like I were part of something meaningful. Of course, there were challenging moments too, both emotionally and ethically, but those moments sparked some of the most important reflections and conversations... It’s a unique experience that has really shaped how I think about my future practice. Uganda will always have a piece of my heart."

The Global Health Engagement elective module is open to all 2nd and 3rd year nursing and midwifery students.

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