Tag Archives: Uganda

Data Collection & Dinner with a Friend

Thursday, 14 June 2018 When I woke up this morning and pulled back the curtain, it was bright and sunny outside. By the time I had gotten ready to go down for breakfast, it was pouring down rain. It was … Continue reading

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Potatoes, Patients, Data Collection, and Meetings

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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Getting Down to Business

Tuesday, 12 June 2018 This morning my day started very early.  Winnie had a meeting with the Executive Director of the Mulago Hospital scheduled for 7am to discuss the severe antimicrobial resistance problem they are having right now and to … Continue reading

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It’s Good to be Back in Kampala!

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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Arrival in Uganda!

Sunday, 10 June 2018 I have arrived in Entebbe—tired and looking as though I’ve traveled halfway across the world, but very happy to be here safely. The fragrant air is filled with Uganda smells—wood fires cooking rice and beans mixed … Continue reading

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Safari Time! Lions-Lions-Lions!

22 April 2017 As I write this post, I’m super envious of the group that went to Murchison Falls National Park today! They saw lions on their first game drive!! At the last minute, Dr Manning was able to accompany … Continue reading

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Last Day in Masindi

21 April 2017: A Blog Post by Dr. Manning Heading over to the clinic this morning, it felt as though I had been doing the same routine for much longer than just the past week. The cool early morning sun … Continue reading

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An Intersting Day in Masindi 

19 April 2017 This morning we arrived at Masindi-Kitara Medical Center (MKMC) and started to review our patients before ward rounds but then realized that it was Wednesday, the day MKMC has morning CME sessions (continuing medical education) so we … Continue reading

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Day 1 at Masindi-Kitara Medical Center

17 April 2017 It was so wonderful to see old friends at the Masindi-Kitara Medical Center (MKMC) this morning and introduce them to my team, as I’ve been working with them since 2012. MKMC is a private, not for profit … Continue reading

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Safe Arrival in Masindi with a Stop to See the Rhinos on the Way

16 April 2016: A Blog Post by Jess Today on this Easter Sunday, we have left Kampala and are on our way to Masindi. Just to recap our time in Kampala, we spent the majority of our time at Nakesero … Continue reading

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