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Epidemiologists without borders—one step closer!
What exactly am I doing here in Malawi? Let me tell you! One of the major roles played by MSF in this emergency mission is to help establish a viable system of complete data collection for the measles... Read More
A world of Maureens!
Who knew that the two places in the world to find the most Maureen’s are Ireland and Malawi! There are Maureen’s everywhere! Needless to say, everyone knows my name. I have to say Viva MSF... Read More
Rats vs Bugs
Last night we had a lively discussion about which is worse to encounter–usually at unexpected moments. Of course we had the tales of rats as big as cats, spiders as big as birds, in your shoes, ... Read More
That is NOT a boulder
I saw a hippo today! No make that two and a whole herd of elephants. A very exciting day at Liwonde National Park. Directions were quite limited, but then again so were the roads. Just as we thought w... Read More
A typical work day
A typical work day. Today I got up around 6am, no need to use my alarm clock (that tells the temperature, too, I love it!) because I tend to go to bed pretty early—last night I lasted all the way to... Read More
Things seen along the road
Portable party. ... Read More
Me! Me! Me!
Everyone keeps asking for a picture of me, so here it is! Yes, I am still mighty alive and on this particular day having my first viewing of Lake Malawi–which is big enought to have waves and a ... Read More
July 28–EARLY
On the road again–and off to places where no internet has gone before. As the traveling epidemiologist for the emergency measles outbreak investigation and intervention in Malawi, I travel A LOT... Read More