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Noises After Dark: Memoirs of a Doctor in East Africa
Noises After Dark: Memoirs of a Doctor in East Africa
Noises After Dark: Memoirs of a Doctor in East Africa
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“When I went to medical school, I never dreamt, that as a doctor, one day the biggest contribution I would make to people’s health, would be to hand out plastic sheets and blankets under armed guard.”

Moved by the devastating media coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia in 1985, John Tomlinson packed his bags to volunteer for the Save the Children Fund with the intent to help rebuild, and run, a small hospital in a Northern Somali town on the border with Ethiopia. However, faced with diminishing supplies, poorly trained staff and murmurs of civil unrest, the enormity of the task soon became clear. When the actions of a resentful colleague led to his wrongful imprisonment and the escalation of ongoing tribal conflicts drew ever closer, the safety of his staff and himself became increasingly compromised.

Set in the context of a country that is not yet at peace, Noises After Dark offers first-hand experiences of historical events, and pays tribute to the unsung heroes working in conflict zones back then and today. Proving that humour and heart can still be found in the darkest of places, John’s memoir reveals the truth, both good and bad, behind the news stories and ultimately how his time there led to his realisation that health is not only about health care. With a Foreword by Bob Geldof.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateJun 28, 2023
ISBN9781805145998
Noises After Dark: Memoirs of a Doctor in East Africa
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John Tomlinson

After leaving Liverpool Medical School in 1980, John Tomlinson worked in Jamaica and Australia before completing his GP training. His subsequent time spent as a doctor in Somalia had a profound impact upon him, and when he returned to the UK, he retrained as a consultant in public health medicine. John was selected by the NHS to represent them at the NHS 60th Anniversary celebration held by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. He lives in Nottingham.

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