Tag Archives: Global Pharmacy Practice

A Visit to Lubaga Hospital & Learning About TeleMedicine in Uganda

Posted on January 9, 2020 by

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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Sunday with Friends in Kampala

Posted on January 5, 2020 by

5 January 2020 This morning my friend, Lydia, picked me up for church to attend the 9:30am service at All Saints Cathedral, a large Anglican church in Kampala. She had her daughter, Mary, her daughter-law, Anneth, her son James, and … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Saturday in Kampala

Posted on January 4, 2020 by

4 January 2020 It’s been a lovely quiet day. I’ve had time to do laundry and work on both my course preparation for next semester’s classes which begin 21 January as well as work on the pharmaceutical care project protocol. … Continue reading →

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Moving Up and Down, All Around Kampala

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

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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Back in Kampala with No Power (Electricity)

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

Sunday, 24 June 2018 When traveling in Uganda, a very nice cultural norm is to warmly welcome back visitors upon arriving back home or arriving to the place you are going. In fact, Janine told me that the Anglican Bishop … Continue reading →

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Return to Kampala and Meeting up with Friends

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

Sunday, 17 June 2018 It’s been a very nice, relaxing weekend away in Mbarara! Winnie and I had a great time catching up with Dr. Susie Crowe and her team and learning all about their work with the Mbarara Pharmacy students. … Continue reading →

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Potatoes, Patients, Data Collection, and Meetings

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

Wednesday, 13 June 2018 I slept really well last night and enjoyed getting up a little later and the delicious breakfast at the guest house. I always love the fried potatoes and onions they make in Uganda. They call these … Continue reading →

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It’s Good to be Back in Kampala!

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

Monday, 11 June 2018 I’m in Kampala now! I had a wonderful night and breakfast at the Entebbe Airport Guest House last night. I awoke to sunshine and beautiful gardens. After eating a delicious plate of fresh fruit- papaya and … Continue reading →

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Returning to Uganda: 3 Days To Go!

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Greetings!  I have good news—I’m on my way back to Uganda this weekend for my 12th trip!  I know it’s been over a year since I’ve written but my friends and students in Uganda are never … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Challenges at Mulago Hospital & A Meeting at Makerere School of Pharmacy

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

13 April 2017 This morning, as the rest of the team went to Nakesero Hospital to continue working with the new clinical pharmacists there, I headed off to meet Winnie at Mulago National Referral Hospital for Neurosurgery Rounds.  Winnie has … Continue reading →

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