Category Archives: Diseases/Health

Posts about diseases or general health-related issues

My Time In Infectious Disease by Jeff

Posted on September 30, 2013 by kbohan

During our stay at Mulago I have spent most of my time in Ward 4A, infectious disease. The infectious disease ward is a little more chaotic than the other floors at the hospital. The ward is very crowded, patient beds … Continue reading →

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Blood Pressure Screenings in Masindi by Nikko

Posted on September 29, 2013 by kbohan

After two extremely fast weeks in Kampala, we have moved on to Masindi.  It is amazing how fast time is moving.  We made so many new friends that we were very sad to say goodbye to.  But, we have more … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Kampala at Mulago National Referral Hospital

Posted on September 27, 2013 by kbohan

Today was our last day at Mulago National Hospital as tomorrow morning we head for Masindi at 7am. We have all thoroughly enjoyed our time in Kampala and have made many new friends. It has been a joy to watch … Continue reading →

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Advocating for Pharmaceutical Care for Ugandan Pharmacists

Posted on September 26, 2013 by kbohan

Today’s work was non-clinical but quite fulfilling all the same. We got a really early start (7am) and attended the annual meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) for the purpose of administering the Pharmaceutical Care Needs Assessment questionnaire … Continue reading →

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My Time at the Uganda Cancer Institute by Stacy

Posted on September 25, 2013 by kbohan

I was able to spend my 1st few days in Uganda at the Uganda Cancer Institute working with a pharmacist, pharmacy technicians, doctors, nurses, and medical students. For my first two days there I worked in the outpatient pharmacy with … Continue reading →

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Volunteering at Mulago National Hospital

Posted on September 19, 2013 by kbohan

We’ve now finished 2 full days of work at Mulago National Hospital and what a rewarding experience it has been. Stacy spent the last two days at the Uganda Cancer Center helping to dispense medications. Today she said the clinic … Continue reading →

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Pharmacist Benjamin at the Uganda Cancer Center

Posted on August 23, 2013 by kbohan

Wilkes Students (and a student from the University of British Columbia) listen to the Uganda Cancer Center Pharmacist explain how he has helped to improve the safety of Oncology Drugs for Ugandan Patients

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Awaiting Safari Day

Posted on September 27, 2012 by kbohan

Hi all- this is just a really quick post (because my computer power is waning) to let you know we are all eagerly waiting to embark on our safari to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda tomorrow.  This will be our … Continue reading →

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Pharmacy Students Help Red Cross Educate to Prevent Cholera

Posted on September 26, 2012 by kbohan

The post for today is written by one of the pharmacy students but before that, I wanted to let you know how cool it has been today. You hear “Africa” and think “hot”, or at least I did. Tonight, though … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Uganda Cancer Institute

Posted on September 19, 2012 by kbohan

This morning we got up early to meet with the Pharmacist of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UGI), Benjamin at 8am.  We were a little late because we had a hard time finding the center amidst all of the buildings of … Continue reading →

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