Category Archives: Diseases/Health

Posts about diseases or general health-related issues

A Fond Farewell to Masindi

Posted on April 29, 2016 by kbohan

April 29, 2016 Our time in Uganda has drawn to a close. It is hard to believe we’ve been here for 4 weeks already- 2 in Kampala and 2 in Masindi. The work in each location is very different but … Continue reading →

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World Malaria Day at Local Schools

Posted on April 28, 2016 by kbohan

April 28, 2016:  A Blog Post by Makenzie The true World Malaria Day was Monday April 25, a day aimed at education surrounding malaria prevention, and awareness of the disease. Over 3.2 billion people in the world are at risk … Continue reading →

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A Normal Day in Masindi

Posted on April 26, 2016 by kbohan

April 26, 2016   Last night we all slept really well because the rains came and it cooled down nicely. But the difficult part was getting up and getting ready for another day of work at MKMC this morning. It … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 25, 2016 by kbohan

April 25, 2016:  A Blog Post by Lauren Well, fast food had a new meaning this morning…as we were driving to the clinic, there was a boda boda (motorcycle) driving next to us.  We were horrified to see a pig … Continue reading →

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Babies!! And TASO And Baboons!

Posted on April 22, 2016 by kbohan

April 22, 2016: A Blog Post by Makenzie Today was baby day at The Masindi Kitara Medical Clinic (MKMC) and it sure was a baby filled morning. While the clinic normally operates under a fee for service model it holds … Continue reading →

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A Makerere University Pharmacy Student Comes to MKMC & A Visit to Masindi District Hospital

Posted on April 21, 2016 by kbohan

April 21, 2016 Today I sent the students with my driver, Sam, to go out with the TASO group (The AIDS Support Organization) on a community visit to deliver HIV medications and check up on the patients. I will let … Continue reading →

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Pharmacy Student Presentations At MKMC

Posted on April 20, 2016 by kbohan

April 20, 2016 Well, we are off to a running start with our work at Masindi-Kitara Medical Center (MKMC). We only arrived on Monday but had volunteered to give some presentations, so they said, “how about Wednesday?” which is their … Continue reading →

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First Days At Masindi-Kitara Medical Center

Posted on April 19, 2016 by kbohan

April 19, 2016 It was clear from our first steps on the site of Masindi-Kitara Medical Center (MKMC) or also called by the locals, Kitara Clinic, that this was a different type of healthcare center.  The buildings were very clean, … Continue reading →

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Successful Blood Pressure Screenings in Masindi

Posted on April 18, 2016 by kbohan

April 18, 2016 Sunday was our first day in Masindi and our time here got off to a busy start with conducting two Blood Pressure Screenings at 2 churches. I think this is the 4th time a team and I … Continue reading →

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Last Day at Mulago and Pharmacy Student Presentations

Posted on April 15, 2016 by kbohan

April 15, 2016 Our time in Kampala has flown by and Thursday was our last day working with Interns at Mulago Hospital. It seems clear that both the Wilkes students and the Mulago Interns benefited from this experience.  In the … Continue reading →

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