Downward Steam Gown Cabinet Monsoon Clinic

Stark fluorescent tubes illuminate a stainless steel warming cabinet standing in the corner of an exam room near Ferkessédougou. Predawn darkness presses against the walls while lamplight settles into deep corners. A heavy, viscous plume of steam falls downward like thick liquid instead of rising, cascading over the glass doors and pooling around the base. Plastic patient gowns hang neatly inside, their pale fabric catching the harsh light. Readable paper charts rest on a nearby metal tray, their ink sharp against the white background. The downward vapor reflects the room's rigid geometry in its glossy, liquid surface, creating a surreal contrast with the clinical surroundings.