"Sudan is not really a country at all, but many.
A composite layers, like a genetic fingerprint of memories that were once fluid, but have since crystallized out from the crucible of possibility"
Jamal Mahjoub, a Sudanese novelist
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Africa and Aids
First, they had the most successful program to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS in the world now, they are going to produce HIV/AIDS treatments locally.
same here....no plans in the US of A for eid...and there is a dichotomy among the ppl as to when to celebrate eid. I may need your help about some info if you don't mind...I may be coming to egypt to do my practicum in public health next fall...any advice????
Dana, , muslims around the world always do so, when it comes to Eid we should follow Saudi Arabia, I think. Walahi, I'm not an expert in this field laken I will ask 4 u. I would love to have you here:)
Mutley, welcome to my blog:) amd I would love to have u visit regularly!
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10 comments:
Uganda will always have a soft spot in my heart. I'm glad! :)
Also, like ten years ago, when I was there, even as a little girl I saw the amount of effort that went into "informing" people about HIV/AIDS.
I am focusing on the positives here...
Got a link for this information? I'd love to read it :)
dalu,
yes, its amazing! The best program in the world, the rates dropped at an alarming rate!
stay positive n optimistic!
aaron stewart,
sure here u go
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7033162.stm
way 2 go Uganda...hope the rest of Africa follows steps pretty soon
daana,
mostagen! it's been a while, any plans for Eid?
Yes we should all follow soon!
same here....no plans in the US of A for eid...and there is a dichotomy among the ppl as to when to celebrate eid. I may need your help about some info if you don't mind...I may be coming to egypt to do my practicum in public health next fall...any advice????
Its the first time I read your blog - I am sorry to have been slow in visiting and I shall be back!!
Dana, ,
muslims around the world always do so, when it comes to Eid we should follow Saudi Arabia, I think.
Walahi, I'm not an expert in this field laken I will ask 4 u. I would love to have you here:)
Mutley,
welcome to my blog:) amd I would love to have u visit regularly!
Kizzie,
Thanks for the link. This is wonderful news! I'll be back here in a regular basis. :)
Aaron
Welcome Aaron,
Plz come back to my blog and visit us in the Sudan again!
kizzie
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