(D6) SUSPENSION: OF REMOTE MEETINGS AND SILENT BATTLES

Classes are suspended again. But we managed to meet and get some documents done for our future report. We met at around afternoon to discuss our program planning as well as our CAM report to finish. We are able to accomplish some tasks today, and I was able to rest a little as I am not feeling well.

Nothing much happened today, but this experience made me realize that we should not waste our time in service. We can create programs and help the health system even remotely. This is the advantage given to us by technology. As I become a future doctor, I will make sure to use this in good purpose to help others and to improve the public health system one meeting at a time.

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