A Pivotal Day for Uganda

4/1/10

I had the privilege today of being present in what could be a pivotal day for Uganda. TGF gathered together seventeen senior ranking members of the public and private sector in Ugandan healthcare as well as honored members of the Ministers cabinet.

The vision that TGF has crafted for the Ugandan healthcare system, as it pertains to nurses, was the result of two years of exhaustive research throughout the country, much of it conducted with the support of those assembled. When the plan was revealed, the assemblage was ecstatic and resoundingly in support of the plan. The uniform comment, beyond jubilation, was that none of them could have fashioned a more perfect plan. Of course, we at TGF know that no one has had the opportunity to do what TGF has done, thanks to the continued support of our donors.

This is of course the beginning of a long road and many, many meetings but our Ugandan partners are excited about working with TGF to divide, conquer, and implement various aspects of the plan. We also received the news that the Minister of Health's officials had a meeting this morning with the American Ambassador to present the TFG vision and have arranged for TGF to meet with an agency that could be key in supporting the plan.

I honestly can't convey the excitement in the room after the presentation other than to say "imagine young children opening holiday gifts".

Now, let's see if I truly have editorial license here. The accolades that Meg received and continues to receive are incredible; she is a true visionary and architect. Meg has been adopted as a Ugandan and honorary nurse! There were many hugs and much excitement as our honored guests left.

We leave tomorrow to visit a clinic in a small village that supports over 2,000 people from the surrounding villages 30 km outside of Masaka. I am excited because this will be an opportunity for me to get out of the city and see more of the country. Our access to the internet is questionable over the next several days. Until my next blog, I wish you all a wonderful weekend and thank you again for making this possible.

-Tania