Just a quick update: The team reports that all is going well with both public health and topographic surveys, although both are running slightly behind schedule. However, the team is optimistic about getting back on …
November 23: Team update
Communication remains challenging, as expected, but the team is able to check in at least once a day. Today they continued public health surveys and began the topographic survey. They also report excellent weather and …
November 22: Update from the travel team
Just a quick update this morning. Stephanie spoke with Lisa and Rachel on the phone and they report that the team is healthy and doing well. They’ve begun conducting public health surveys and report that …
November 21: Arrival in Mbokop
The team arrived in Mbokop late Wednesday night around 10:30pm WAT (EST+6, UTC+1). Cell phone service is very spotty around the house where they are staying, but they are able to get service in certain …
November 20: Photos from Cameroon!
The team had a busy day in Bamenda: they met with various government ministries (water, energy, environment), stopped by HEDECS (a local public health NGO), connected with a local Peace Corps Volunteer, and survived their …
November 19: Arrival in Bamenda
Just a quick update that the team has arrived in Bamenda and are settled in their hotel — their last night on “real” beds for almost 2 weeks! They have procured Cameroonian SIM cards for …