Back in Maputo

Trip Start Jul 01, 2008
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Trip End Aug 10, 2008


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Sunday, July 27, 2008

So now we are back in Maputo for another week of work. Last week proved to be very productive - we had meetings with the likes of MSF (aka Doctors Without Borders), the CDC, the Clintion Foundation, USAID. We also had the opportunity to visit a healthcare center in the outskirts of the city.

The story here is shaping up to be very different from what we saw in South Africa. Whereas South Africa has a clear infant HIV diagnostic system that seems to be working fairly well, Mozambique is...well...for lack of a better work, Mozambique is kind of a mess. Test results often take up to 6 months and, with the Ministry of Health running a $50 million deficit, the responsibility for improving the system has fallen mostly to foreign NGOs. While many of the healthcare workers feel that a point of care test would have a tremendous impact, we have also heard doubt that the supply chain and human resource pool could support decentralization to that level.

This week we are hoping to dig a little deeper into how far we can really push this out towards the point of care. To that end, we are meeting with two additional NGOs and several government officials, and hope to get in a few more healthcare center visits.

More to come soon...
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yalcino
yalcino on Jul 31, 2008 at 09:09AM

hi
Hey guys,
I've been reading your postings and I have to say you guys are doing an amazing job. Kellogg rocks as always :)
I wanted to wish you luck for the rest of your trip.

See you guys back in the States
Cheers,


Yalcin

mer_bear
mer_bear on Aug 5, 2008 at 01:17PM

hi!
Hey guys,

I just got back to the US and read through all of your postings. Sounds like you are having an incredible trip. I look forward to hearing more stories in person once you are back. Be safe this last week!

:) mer

kpai
kpai on Aug 9, 2008 at 06:39PM

Homebound?
Best wishes for successful conclusion of your long trip! Travel safely, everyone, and call your folks early!

Derek, Mom and I are happy that in two more days we will welcome you home!

Please email or phone us with your flight arrival infomation. Don't forget all your gear before heading out, and safe flight!!

DspDad

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