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Freezer to Furnace
In the space of four days I travelled from -40°C to +30°C.
Vegetable market
A limitless variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in a local Kigali market.
Testing reagents
Receiving a shipment of testing reagents for the adult allergy clinic at Rwanda Military Hospital. I was present for the beginning of a combined asthma and atopy clinic.
Medical team
Working alongside Dr. J.C. Kagimbana, Rwanda’s first allergist, who is also a dermatologist. We also had two University of Rwanda medical students on rotation.
Allergy boot camp
Allergy boot camp for senior medical residents with Dr Ghislaine A. Isabwe at the University of Rwanda.
Allergy boot camp (2)
This was a four day intensive training course covering the basics of allergy and immunology.
Allergy boot camp (3)
Discussing different types of hypersensitivity reactions.
Skin prick tests (1)
Preparing the foods and medications for skin prick testing demonstration. We used fresh peanuts, eggs, bananas, and a variety of penicillins.
Skin prick tests (2)
A bunch of drug testing reagents, plus banana, egg, and peanuts bought from the local shop.
Skin prick tests (3)
Everyone seems excited to try.
Practical session
A practice OSCE on asthma exacerbation.
Food for the Hungry (1)
A transformative outing where I learned firsthand how a village was transformed by one teacher's determination to obtain clean drinking water for his students.
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Food for the Hungry (2)
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Food for the Hungry (3)
A school sponsored by Canadian donors for Food for the Hungry. This school also received a steady supply of clean tap water.
Food for the Hungry (4)
A school sponsored by Canadian donors for Food for the Hungry. This school also received a steady supply of clean tap water.
Umusambi village
Umusambi Village is a restored wetland offering a safe haven for over 50 endangered Grey Crowned Cranes rescued from the illegal pet trade.
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