Friends! Apologies for lack of blogging. Things have been crazy here. Last week was our last full week in Bukoba and we were out and about on Monday and Tuesday with two big fanfare CTC building openings. Wednesday, we worked to finalize our CD4 Collection Study presentation and then on Thursday and Friday was the Annual Regional Partner's Meeting. We presented the results of our study to a room filled with over 130 clinicians, District/Regional medical officers, pharmacists, lab technicians, etc. It was really quite a rush to be able to disseminate the information we found to the people who needed it the most (the people who are collecting the CD4s).
The weekend was busy with going-away activities and we moved to a beautiful bed and breakfast up the road from Kolping. Wrapped up some work and bought a few last minute items. Also made preparations for a Monday celebration where we made Guacamole for the office!
Tuesday, flew back to Dar. Wednesday, we went on a site visit to another CTC in the Pwani region (Dar region) and worked on our final paper. Thursday, went to the tailor and then are still working on our final paper/debriefing. Tomorrow is a public holiday, and I think we will just wander around Kariakoo market and try to get to know Dar a bit.
Saturday, I am headed to Zanzibar for a day plus most of Sunday. Sunday evening, we head out to Arusha for our Safari, which will start Monday and go for 5 nites/6 days. Then, returning to Dar for two days before heading back to the U.S.!
We are turning in our laptops for safekeeping and thus will have even spottier email access during this time, though we may hit up an internet cafe or two along the way. Just fyi!
Hope everyone is doing great!
love,
Steen
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