Category Archives: Diseases/Health

Posts about diseases or general health-related issues

A Visit to the Uganda Ministry of Health and Other Meetings

8 January 2020 Today I went where I haven’t been before, the Ministry of Health (MOH). This is the government body that writes and regulates healthcare policy. They advocate for public health and mobilize resources needed to support healthcare providers … Continue reading

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Successful Meetings

7 January 2020 Today was a GREAT day! This morning I had the pleasure of meeting with William, a pharmacist at Lubaga Hospital in Kampala. This is a private not for profit Catholic hospital and I’m hope to engage the … Continue reading

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Sunday with Friends in Kampala

5 January 2020 This morning my friend, Lydia, picked me up for church to attend the 9:30am service at All Saints Cathedral, a large Anglican church in Kampala. She had her daughter, Mary, her daughter-law, Anneth, her son James, and … Continue reading

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Surprise! I have a Medicinal Garden in my Yard in the USA!

Sunday, July 8, 2018 I’ve been home in Upstate New York for a week now and am still excited about how wonderful my recent trip to Uganda was! One of the things I’ve been pondering a lot since returning is … Continue reading

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MOU #2 Accomplished & the Tale of an Anthropologist

Tuesday, 26 June 2018 I’ve had a great day and now have a signed MOU with the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda! This has been an extremely productive trip for me. The pace was kind of crazy with running around and … Continue reading

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Back in Kampala with No Power (Electricity)

Sunday, 24 June 2018 When traveling in Uganda, a very nice cultural norm is to warmly welcome back visitors upon arriving back home or arriving to the place you are going. In fact, Janine told me that the Anglican Bishop … Continue reading

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A Wonderful Day in Masindi

Saturday, 23 June 2018 It’s been a beautiful day in Masindi—blue skies, sun, and no rain!  The New Court View Hotel has lovely gardens and I’m including a bunch that I took today. Besides working on the phenytoin research today, … Continue reading

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CPD for Pharmacy Interns & A Busy Day!

Thursday, 21 June 2018 Greetings! Sorry for the lack of a blog post last evening. I went out to dinner with friends and got back to the Mulago Guest House very late. When I sat down to write, I was … Continue reading

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Neurosurgery Morning Report, Data Collection and a Surprise Visit from an Old Friend

Monday, 18 June 18 It’s been a busy but wonderful day here in Kampala! We started this morning by attending the Neurosurgery Morning Report. Winnie and I were going to head to the chart room to collect more data but … Continue reading

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Return to Kampala and Meeting up with Friends

Sunday, 17 June 2018 It’s been a very nice, relaxing weekend away in Mbarara! Winnie and I had a great time catching up with Dr. Susie Crowe and her team and learning all about their work with the Mbarara Pharmacy students. … Continue reading

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