Category: Global health & development

Metamorphosis of a Movement

Today I gave my farewell speech as President of VdGM, The European Young Family Doctor’s of WONCA, The World Family Doctor’s Organisation. Here you can read the transcript of my speech in full: I have had the honour of being your president since January 2017 but for a moment I wish to speak to you …

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You are worthy of love

Great time today supporting my good friend Winnie Ainembaabazi and the Girl Power Foundation. Today we met with girls aged 14-25 in Kihihi, South West Uganda, many of whom were young mothers. We explored communication, self-esteem and how to set goals for all the different areas (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) in our lives.  The …

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Classic #TIA day! 

Classic #TIA day!  First I find out that due to other unavoidable commitments, I will be presenting alone at the MOH today without my Ugandan colleagues… Okay no big deal, I’m prepared and I have done my fair share of tough speeches before.  😎 But then…Arrived at ministry of health after having travelled 100’s km …

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