Tag Archives: Wilkes University

A Visit to the Uganda Ministry of Health and Other Meetings

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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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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Another Great Day at MKMC

20 April 2017 Today we divided and conquered with our work at MKMC.  The students and Dr. Manning went on Ward Rounds with the Clinical Officer, Vincent, and Dr. Pauling and I helped Janine, the Health Education Missionary, complete a … 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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Reflections on Our Masindi Experiences So Far

18 April 2017: A Blog Post By Becky Today was our second day at Masindi-Kitara Medical Center. We arrived early to check up on the patients we saw yesterday and to look over the charts of patients who were admitted … 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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A Day Trip To Jinja

15 April 2016 Today is Saturday and we were off to Jinja at about 8:15am.  Arthur, from Econesttim Safaris Uganda, was our tour guide and I highly recommend him. I’ve known Arthur for years now and he is an excellent … Continue reading

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

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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