Earlier in the month, the only radiation machine in Uganda broke beyond repair. The machine was being used at Mulago Hospital which is located in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. Mulago receives about 44,000 referrals to its cancer center each year, and almost 75% of… Read More
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The Road To Kampala
My trip has finally come to an end. Leaving Gulu was not easy, and yet, I feel like a part of me is still there. When I left last year, I left two amazing institutions that I was so fortunate to visit and learn about.… Read More
Next Stop- Gulu
Today was the day we left Kampala and made the trek to Gulu. 330 kilometers (205 miles) does not sound like such a long drive, but when you factor in unpaved, rocky, dirt roads that create such large dust storms one can barely see- it… Read More
Finally Here: Ebtebbe Airport and on to Kampala
I left for the airport on Monday at 1pm arriving at my destination on Tuesday around10pm. My journey felt long despite the fact I read an entire book, watched four movies and two TV shows. When I finally stepped foot on the ground at Entebbe… Read More
Kampala To Gulu
The drive from Kampala to Gulu was a wonderful opportunity for me to see Uganda. Because I get car sick, I was fortunate enough to sit in the front seat with our driver, Opiero, while the others sat in the backseat. The trade-off, however, was… Read More