Are you the Human or the Virus?
On Saturday, we had the opportunity to go to RFM (the government hospital in Manzini) once again. Only this time, we were not there to observe the clinic or the hospital but rather to attend Teen Club,...
View ArticleA Taste of their Reality
Our dipstick for liquid adherence project is starting to take shape! We have been working to finalize the measurements for the various bottle sizes of both Nevirapine and Kaletra. Nevirapine is a...
View ArticleOperating on Swazi Time
When we first arrived in Swaziland, Dr. Stephanie, one of the BIPAI doctors, sent us a welcome email telling us to enjoy Swazi time. Since that time, we have had several experiences that got us well...
View ArticleUp Above the World With My Feet on the Ground
This weekend, I had one of the biggest adventures of my life. We went up to Malolotja Park and took the zip-lining canopy tour! It was quite an experience for sure, gliding above the trees while...
View ArticleGive me some Alphabet Soup!
UNFPAFLASICAPCHAIWVM2MEGPAFSRPUHPU. Grammatically incorrect? Perhaps, but these letters have been the essence of our past few days (and will continue to be so, hopefully). Our family planning brochure...
View ArticleFalling into Place
It seems incredible that we are starting our final week here in Swaziland – just as things are getting interesting! After a second meeting with the Ministry of Health, we have secured at least some...
View ArticleFamily Matters
It has truly been an exciting couple of days. We had three meetings today, two of which were at the same time. Deepika was able to present our adherence materials to ICAP while I spoke with members of...
View ArticleCaution: Piglet Crossing!
While the past few weeks have consisted mainly of presenting our work before countless organizations, we had quite a change of pace yesterday. We finally had the chance to go out to some of the more...
View ArticleA Farewell to Charts
Having finished our last full week in Swaziland, we presented our work before the Baylor Clinic staff during the Friday Healthtalk. We explained that the COE was going to start using the dosing clips...
View ArticleReminders of Hope
Wednesday night, I arrived home in one piece after four exhausting flights from Matsapha. I had the opportunity to watch the women’s world cup final match with my family yesterday afternoon, where a...
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