Category Archives: My Safari (My Journey/Adventure)

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

Healthcare Challenges in Uganda

April 7, 2016:  A Blog Post by Kassi Today was the first day that we were split up and it was very interesting. Makenzie and Lauren spent the day at IDI and Casey and I rounded at Mulago Hospital in … Continue reading

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A Great Day at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

April 6, 2016   On Tuesday, our 2nd day in Uganda, the team was priveledged to work at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI).  IDI was developed as an NGO (non-governmental organizion) within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University in … Continue reading

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Our First Experiences at Mulago Hospital, Uganda

April 4, 2016: A Blog Post by Makenzie Today we began our first day at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda and it was a rainy one. While this is expected given the time of year here, combined with … Continue reading

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Uganda Day 1

April 3, 2016   Our first full day in Kampala “went great” in the words of one student. Another student, when asked about Uganda, said “it’s really nice”. We started the day with a breakfast of scrambled eggs served with a … Continue reading

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Uganda Countdown- 3 hours until Take-off

April 1, 2016: Introductions Continued Casey:   Hello all, my name is Casey and I am currently a P4 student at Wilkes University. Prior to this trip I have visited the Bahamas twice, once when I was 12 and my most … Continue reading

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Uganda Countdown: 2 Days to Go!

March 30, 2016: There are now only 2 days before we leave for Uganda and I’m so happy to introduce two of the students who will be traveling to me for the upcoming Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience to study Global … Continue reading

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I Never Could Have Guessed I’d Go Horseback Riding in Uganda!

14 September 2015: So, did anyone guess where Gonsha took me on Saturday from the 2 pictures at the end of the previous blog?  As the title says, we went horseback riding. When I was a teenager I had the … Continue reading

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Weekend Activities: Doing Laundry the Ugandan Way & A Lively Worship Experience

13 September 2015:  With this blog I’ll tell you about some of my usual activities on the Weekends while in Kampala, Uganda beginning with Sunday and working backwards. I usually try to attend worship services on Sunday mornings, if at … Continue reading

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A Busy Day with the Makerere University Pharmacy Students & Meeting Up With Old Friends

6 September 2015:  Today I had the awesome experience of explaining the Role of the Pharmacist in Academia and encouraging students to envision their future careers as a way to stay motivated to learn in Pharmacy School.  The Makerere University … Continue reading

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Safe and Sound in Uganda: My Home Away From Home

3 September 2015:  Greetings from sunny and warm Uganda!  Despite my intial abrupt change in travel plans (see prior post), it all turned out to be an even bigger blessing in disquise than I had thought last night.  It turns … Continue reading

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