I put a suit and tie on. Such a rare sight - I was receiving compliments pretty much all day. But apart from pleasing many of the folks at HQ, it had little effect at the Ministry of Health. Here’s what happened.

7:25am and the sun was streaming through the window of the stairwell from our apartment as I staggered down the stairs carrying nearly all I would need later for Y’tesfa Birhan, and with my computer and school bag over my shoulder.