Tag Archives: Global Health

Welcoming Another Ugandan Pharmacist to the USA

Posted on July 21, 2015 by kbohan

On July 7, 2015 the Wilkes University Community welcomed another Ugandan Pharmacist, Pamela Blessed.  Pamela was the first pharmacy faculty member I met, aside from Professor Richard Odoi, when I arrived in Kampala at Makerere University in summer 2011.  She … Continue reading →

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Pharmacy Interns at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda Learn About Palliative Care

Posted on July 20, 2015 by kbohan

Gonsha, one of the Ugandan Pharmacists working with me for 8 weeks at my practice site, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, as part of an Advanced Pharmaceutical Care Training Program, is an educator herself when in Uganda, in addition to running 2 … Continue reading →

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3 Weeks In the USA

Posted on July 3, 2015 by kbohan

It has now been 3 weeks since Cathy and Gonsha arrived in the USA to participate in the Advanced Pharmaceutical Care Experiencial Training Course (APCET) and they definitely have been learning a lot and strengthening their pharmacy skills. But they … Continue reading →

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First Impressions of the USA

Posted on June 14, 2015 by kbohan

Gonsha and Cathy arrived safe and sound in the USA yesterday. When we met up in the waiting area, they were all smiles!  When I travel to Uganda, we arrive late at night and although I’m so happy to be … Continue reading →

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Arrival Day in the USA

Posted on June 12, 2015 by kbohan

Today the culmination of planning and preparation comes to fruition as I eagarly await the arrival of Cathy and Gonsha, the two pharmacists from Uganda who will be training with me for the next 8 weeks. I can imagine what … Continue reading →

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Exciting News: 2 Ugandan Pharmacists are on the way to Pennsylvania

Posted on June 11, 2015 by kbohan

Although this blog has been silent since the beginning of May, behind the scenes much has been going on.  Two Ugandan Pharmacists have been preparing to travel to the USA to work with me to complete an Advanced Pharmaceutical Care … Continue reading →

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Murchison Falls National Park Safari Day 2

Posted on April 26, 2015 by kbohan

April 25, 2015 We thought our Safari experience couldn’t get any better than seeing 2 lions plus a cub on our first outing, but we were wrong. The day started out with a lovely boat cruise up the Victoria Nile … Continue reading →

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Murchison Falls National Park Safari Day 1

Posted on April 25, 2015 by kbohan

April 24, 2015 Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda truly is a gem. It is smaller than the large game parks in Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, but it has most of the same animals and is very non-commercialized.  I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Learning More About TASO and Safe Male Circumcision To Prevent HIV Transmission

Posted on April 22, 2015 by kbohan

Wednesday, April 22, 2015:  A Blog Post by Hanna Raber and Lizzie Cook We spent Monday morning at TASO, The Aids Support Organization, once again today. The original plan was for us to spend time in the clinic, checking weights … Continue reading →

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Reading Glasses for Masindi-Kitara Diocese

Posted on April 21, 2015 by kbohan

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Ever since I started coming to Uganda, I have tried to bring gifts with me to serve the people I’m working with. They so graciously welcome us into their lives and allow the students and I … Continue reading →

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