Stacey WaggonerJul 11, 20195 minA Uganda Reflection by Juliette Mudra During our first week in Mbale, there were four maternal deaths. From the end of February until mid June, there were 27 maternal deaths...
Charlotte GrantJun 15, 20192 minMama S (Hoima)Her baby didn’t make it. She had been in labour since Monday, and it was Thursday. We didn’t know how long ago her waters had broken, but...
Charlotte GrantJun 15, 20191 minJune 1st, 2019: Run for Education in Masaka!Our hotel in Masaka was hosting many runners for the annual “Run for Education”, so I asked a few of the coordinators if there was any...
UBC Midwifery Global Citizenship 2019Jun 6, 20191 minLiraOur group- Juliette, Kalyn and Mary -traveled with Angela and our colleague Anne from Entebbe to Lira where we spent our first 2 weeks....
Stacey WaggonerJun 3, 20191 minJourney To HoimaOur journey to Hoima began with a pick up by Matatu (a small van) from our Masaka hotel at 6am. We travelled, packed to the brim with...
Charlotte GrantMay 29, 20192 minA snapshot of a normal birth on the ward Although Masaka Regional Referral Hospital is a hospital that provides emergency medical services, there are plenty of opportunities for...
Charlotte GrantMay 29, 20192 minWeek 1: Life on the Maternity Ward in MasakaThe past week here in Masaka has flown by! We have now had a total of five days on the maternity ward, and have collectively attended 34...
Stacey WaggonerMay 28, 20192 minWe have arrived in Uganda! We flew individually or in small groups, arriving in Entebbe from May 16th - 17th. After arriving at the Entebbe International Airport,...
UBC Midwifery Global Citizenship 2019Apr 15, 20191 minSeeking DonationsFor this program, we are working to fundraise for and donate supplies to each referral hospital in Uganda. These supplies range from...
UBC Midwifery Global Citizenship 2019Apr 15, 20192 minWhat are we up to?Hello Friends and Family! This year, through UBC Midwifery, 8 of us will be travelling to Uganda in May and June to embark on UBC's...
