Tag Archives: Wilkes University

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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Advocating for Pharmaceutical Care for Ugandan Pharmacists

Posted on September 26, 2013 by kbohan

Today’s work was non-clinical but quite fulfilling all the same. We got a really early start (7am) and attended the annual meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) for the purpose of administering the Pharmaceutical Care Needs Assessment questionnaire … 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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Coffee

Posted on September 24, 2013 by kbohan

We have been really enjoying trying out lots of new restaurants and food on this trip. Kampala is packed full with great places to eat. I’m also really fortunate to have 3 students with me who are not picky eaters … Continue reading →

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Our Life in Kampala

Posted on September 24, 2013 by kbohan

This is just going to be a really quick post since it is once again quite late. I can’t believe how busy we are staying and time is really flying by. I thought you all might be interested in seeing … Continue reading →

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