Category Archives: Research

Posts that discuss background research done to prepare for experiences in Africa

Highlights from the FIP World Congress, Seville, Spain September 2022

Posted on September 25, 2022 by kbohan

25 September 2022 My first FIP World Congress conference was fabulous! It was full of valuable networking experiences both with new pharmacist friends from around the world as well as with colleagues from different parts of the USA. Below is … Continue reading →

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Goodbye for Now, Uganda

Posted on August 12, 2022 by kbohan

12 August 2022 The time has come for my return to the USA. When I came here I had specific plans but I knew that lots of things could potentially disrupt them. I was on a short time-line but was … Continue reading →

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A Meeting with a Member of Parliament

Posted on August 11, 2022 by kbohan

11 August 2022 (updates 12 August to correct Sam’s district) I had an exciting meeting today with Sam Opio, an elected Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Kole District of Uganda, which is in the North. His office is in … Continue reading →

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Reviewing the Videos with the Actors and a Big Ugly Bird

Posted on August 5, 2022 by kbohan

5 Aug 2022 Today I met the pharmacists who will be acting in the videos, Nickson and Paul. I met Nickson a few years ago when I was here. I’m so glad to have their help. We went over the … Continue reading →

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A Meeting with the World Health Organization and National Drug Authority of Uganda

Posted on August 3, 2022 by kbohan

3 August 2022 Greetings! I woke up today to bright sunshine and I just knew it would be a good day. When we arrived at the pharmacy school, I was invited to attend a meeting between the World Health Organization … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Lubaga Hospital & Learning About TeleMedicine in Uganda

Posted on January 9, 2020 by kbohan

9 January 2020 The morning began with an excellent visit the the Executive Director of Lubaga, Dr. Andrew Ssekitooleko, the Principle Pharmacist, Dr. Michael Mubiru, and the pharmacist interested in pharmaceutical care, William Kalule. I love that they started and … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Uganda Ministry of Health and Other Meetings

Posted on January 8, 2020 by kbohan

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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Goats in the Pharmacy School & Ugandan Local Food

Posted on January 6, 2020 by kbohan

6 January 2020 It’s been another busy day and I need to get to bed, but here is a quick post. First of all, I was able to go to the pharmacy school today and meet up with Professor Richard … Continue reading →

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Moving Up and Down, All Around Kampala

Posted on January 3, 2020 by kbohan

3 January 2020 In deep discussion about the appropriate use of Antibiotics Jamir, Pharmacy Technician My driver, Haji, has a saying when he’s been driving me all over Kampala. He’d say “we’ve been moving up and down and all around” … Continue reading →

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First Full Day in Kampala

Posted on January 2, 2020 by kbohan

2 January 2020 I had a wonderful night’s sleep at the Entebbe Airport Guest House and a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit: the tiny bananas which are so good, watermelon, and papaya. I also had fresh … Continue reading →

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