Tag Archives: Global Health

Greetings from Uganda- Yes, I’m Here Again!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by kbohan

This in not an official U.S. Department of State (DOS) blog and the views and information presented are my own and do not represent the Fulbright Program or the DOS.  Hi Readers: I was hoping to get the following news … Continue reading →

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A Gathering of New and Old Friends in Kampala

Posted on October 14, 2013 by kbohan

Today we left Masindi, Uganda and headed back to Kampala. We wanted to have one last night here so we could once again meet up with the new and old friends we have met on this journey and also so … Continue reading →

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Masindi Potpourri on the Day Before Safari

Posted on October 10, 2013 by kbohan

Well it is hard to believe that we’ve been in Uganda for 3&1/2 weeks and today was our last day at the clinic and in the field. Stacy and I worked at the Masindi-Kitara Medical Center today and rounded in … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Day and No Power

Posted on October 3, 2013 by kbohan

If someone said to you that it is the rainy season in Africa, what would you imagine? Well before coming to Uganda for the first time in the summer of 2011, I would have envisioned torrential rains that didn’t stop … Continue reading →

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The Boys Do Laundry

Posted on October 2, 2013 by kbohan

When we are in Uganda the normal way to have your laundry done is to leave your clothes out on the bed and the housekeeping staff pick it up, wash it, and then leave it for you at the end … Continue reading →

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Life in Masindi, Uganda

Posted on October 1, 2013 by kbohan

Our time in Masindi, Uganda is going really well so far. Today we spent all day at the Masindi-Kitara Medical Center (MKMC). MKMC was started by the Palmetto Medical Initiative from South Carolina to meet the healthcare needs of this … Continue reading →

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My Time In Infectious Disease by Jeff

Posted on September 30, 2013 by kbohan

During our stay at Mulago I have spent most of my time in Ward 4A, infectious disease. The infectious disease ward is a little more chaotic than the other floors at the hospital. The ward is very crowded, patient beds … Continue reading →

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Blood Pressure Screenings in Masindi by Nikko

Posted on September 29, 2013 by kbohan

After two extremely fast weeks in Kampala, we have moved on to Masindi.  It is amazing how fast time is moving.  We made so many new friends that we were very sad to say goodbye to.  But, we have more … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Kampala at Mulago National Referral Hospital

Posted on September 27, 2013 by kbohan

Today was our last day at Mulago National Hospital as tomorrow morning we head for Masindi at 7am. We have all thoroughly enjoyed our time in Kampala and have made many new friends. It has been a joy to watch … Continue reading →

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My Time at the Uganda Cancer Institute by Stacy

Posted on September 25, 2013 by kbohan

I was able to spend my 1st few days in Uganda at the Uganda Cancer Institute working with a pharmacist, pharmacy technicians, doctors, nurses, and medical students. For my first two days there I worked in the outpatient pharmacy with … Continue reading →

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