Category Archives: My Safari (My Journey/Adventure)

These entries occur during my trip 6/4 thru 6/12

A Visit to TASO 

22 September 2016 It was another great day of learning at the Masindi Kitara Medical Center. The students and I talked to several patients to learn more about their disease states and provide education about their medications. This had to … Continue reading

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Adapting to the Ugandan Culture & the Environment

21 September 2016 A Blog Post by Nick   We have been in Uganda for three days now, and are finally getting adjusted to the time change. We also have been adjusting to the Ugandan culture, which is very different … Continue reading

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First Day in Masindi

20 September 2016 Today we went to Masindi-Kitara Medical Center (MKMC) for the first time this trip and were warmly greeted by the Staff. It was so great to see my friends!  We spent the morning going on the hospital … Continue reading

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Arrival in Masindi, Uganda

19 September 2016 Wow! It’s been a great day for me and the students! I feel like I’m coming home to many old friends- actually I am! My usual driver from Masindi, Sam, picked us up at the Entebbe Airport … Continue reading

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Arrival in Uganda, Tired But Safe

18 September 2016 After about 24 hours of travel we are finally in Uganda. Tonight we are staying at the Entebbe Airport Guest House which was only a 10 min drive from the airport. Then tomorrow our Masindi driver, Sam, … Continue reading

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A Fond Farewell to Masindi

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

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

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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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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A Visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda

April 24, 2016 Today we took a trip to the Ziwa Rhino Santuary which is only about 40 minutes from Masindi, along the Kampala Road. Rhinos used to be native to Uganda in the Murchison Falls National Park but by … Continue reading

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