Yes, These Are Bullet Holes – Angola Day 23
At the height of the Angolan Civil War I was living in the central city of Huambo. The city […]
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Paulo Buaki: A Life Well Lived – Angola Day 21
All of us involved in ‘global health’ agree with the imperative of preventive care and relief from poverty. But
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What’s The Neonatal Dose For Quinine? – Angola Day 19
This is a question very few, if any, neonatologist ever faces in wealthier communities. Today I met this mother
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Pre-1960’s Medical Practice – Angola Day 17
This morning I arrived to find this man, who arrived with a history of weight loss (check out the
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The End Of Poverty – Angola Day 11
Early death is an inconsolable fact of life. In the world’s poorest nations, like Angola from where I’m writing
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Vesicovaginal Fistula – Angola Day 9
One of the saddest health problems in all the developing world is vesicovaginal fistula (VVF). It’s a hole created between
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Sustainable Healthcare For Those Most Poor
“Doctor, come quickly!” The nurse’s voice carried a tone of urgency that matched his message. I rose rapidly and
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We Will Now Take Your Question – Angola Day 5
Angola was colonized by the Portuguese during the 1400s. Though the Portuguese invested little into Angola’s infrastructure, even after the
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This Child Should Never Have Died! – Angola Day 3
Directly from the airport in Angola I drove to the Lubango Evangelical Medical Center and made hospital rounds. Almost immediately I was
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Cross-Cultural Shock – Angola Day 1
Straight after reception for the INMED Intensive Course students I left for the Kansas City International airport. Three days