Sunday, March 30, 2008
Friday, July 13, 2007
RADAR OFFICES in Tintswalo Hospital
RADAR Offices, Tintswalo Hospital
PO Box 2
Acornhoek 1360, South Africa
Telephone: +27 13 795 5076
Fax: +27 13 795 5082
Alternatively, email the RADAR research team at following addresses:
Judith Soke - Programme Adminstration and general enquiries: judithsoke@soft.co.za
Paul Pronyk - Programme Director: pronyk@soft.co.za
Julia Kim - Clinical Research Fellow - Gender and HIV: jkim@soft.co.za
James Hargreaves - Resarch Fellow - Epidemiology: jimharg@soft.co.za
Godfrey Phetla - Senior Research Officer - Medical Anthropology: godfrey@soft.co.za
Rico Euripidou - Senior Research Officer - Epidemiology : Ricoe@soft.co.za
Adele Heyer - HIV/AIDS Wellness programme Medical coordinator : adele@soft.co.za
Theunis Kotzee - Anteretroviral Programme medical coordinator : tjKotzee@soft.co.za
Edwin Maroga - IMAGE Data Manager : edwin@soft.co.za
Amanda Noholoza - HIV/AIDS Clinical Data Manager : amandanoholoza@soft.co.za
Lulu Ndlovu - IMAGE Sisters-for-Life programme coordinator : lulu@soft.co.za
PO Box 2
Acornhoek 1360, South Africa
Telephone: +27 13 795 5076
Fax: +27 13 795 5082
Alternatively, email the RADAR research team at following addresses:
Judith Soke - Programme Adminstration and general enquiries: judithsoke@soft.co.za
Paul Pronyk - Programme Director: pronyk@soft.co.za
Julia Kim - Clinical Research Fellow - Gender and HIV: jkim@soft.co.za
James Hargreaves - Resarch Fellow - Epidemiology: jimharg@soft.co.za
Godfrey Phetla - Senior Research Officer - Medical Anthropology: godfrey@soft.co.za
Rico Euripidou - Senior Research Officer - Epidemiology : Ricoe@soft.co.za
Adele Heyer - HIV/AIDS Wellness programme Medical coordinator : adele@soft.co.za
Theunis Kotzee - Anteretroviral Programme medical coordinator : tjKotzee@soft.co.za
Edwin Maroga - IMAGE Data Manager : edwin@soft.co.za
Amanda Noholoza - HIV/AIDS Clinical Data Manager : amandanoholoza@soft.co.za
Lulu Ndlovu - IMAGE Sisters-for-Life programme coordinator : lulu@soft.co.za
RADAR Programme in South Africa
Rural AIDS and Development Action Research programme comprises clinical and social intervention research on HIV/AIDS, with an emphasis on developing model approaches that are appropriate and relevant to the rural African context.
It is founded on the premise that the HIV epidemic is rooted in biological, behavioural and social processes - reflecting complex and dynamic relationships within countries and between them. Generating an effective response will therefore require a similar diversity of strategies at the level of individuals and populations.
RADAR is based in the Limpopo (formerly Northern) Province of South Africa at the Health Systems Development Unit. The programme is a collaboration between the School of Public Health at the University of the Witwatersrand and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
It is founded on the premise that the HIV epidemic is rooted in biological, behavioural and social processes - reflecting complex and dynamic relationships within countries and between them. Generating an effective response will therefore require a similar diversity of strategies at the level of individuals and populations.
RADAR is based in the Limpopo (formerly Northern) Province of South Africa at the Health Systems Development Unit. The programme is a collaboration between the School of Public Health at the University of the Witwatersrand and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Graskop
A small town on edge of Drakensberg enscarpment in Mpumalanga. Close to God's Window and Blyde River Canyon and 3 Rondawels. Known for pancake bars!!
Expect the unexpected
"South Africa is a country in which one can expect the unexpected. An inspiration for all. What made it possible was the determination of the people of South Africa to work together … to transform bitter experiences into the binding glue of a rainbow nation."
former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
Monday, July 09, 2007
ALL HAVE ARRIVED IN JOHANNESBURG
They have arrived in OR TAMBO Airport in Johannesburg and transported to Melville to Room.
They have some local numbers and can receive incoming calls:
LP 76.566.8266
SC 011.27.79.165.5513.
You can email them at the blackberry spf2j@tmo.blackberry.net
You can text them at 434.227.1789
Tuesday Soweto
They have some local numbers and can receive incoming calls:
LP 76.566.8266
SC 011.27.79.165.5513.
You can email them at the blackberry spf2j@tmo.blackberry.net
You can text them at 434.227.1789
Tuesday Soweto
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
BYLDE RIVER CANYON
ADVENTURA is on R532 between Orighstad and Graskop 1122
Contact person: Eugene Van Jaarsveld
Tel: +27 (0) 13 769-8005
Cell: 083 680 1880
Fax: +27 (0) 13 769-8059
Web: www.aventura.co.za
Contact person: Eugene Van Jaarsveld
Tel: +27 (0) 13 769-8005
Cell: 083 680 1880
Fax: +27 (0) 13 769-8059
Web: www.aventura.co.za
Acornhoek Area
South African wildlife college
Velferdine Village
Hoedspruit
Tinswallow hospital
zutu
Shangaan
Blyde River Canon
Adventura weekend side trip
Baboons - scream
Driving - left hand drive
Jberg is 6000 feet so altitude possibility
Head out early morning to get to rural area
arrange traditional healers
Vhonani
Tsinswallow orientation
Notice and observe the Gradient density of urbanization
Gradient water, Limpopo side
power dynamic, here to learn
photojournalist
Velferdine Village
Hoedspruit
Tinswallow hospital
zutu
Shangaan
Blyde River Canon
Adventura weekend side trip
Baboons - scream
Driving - left hand drive
Jberg is 6000 feet so altitude possibility
Head out early morning to get to rural area
arrange traditional healers
Vhonani
Tsinswallow orientation
Notice and observe the Gradient density of urbanization
Gradient water, Limpopo side
power dynamic, here to learn
photojournalist
People, culture and health within environments
Sustaining engagement
network of partners
Your neighbors problem is your problem -Vusi
People and Culture and Health within Environments
RESPECT HUMILITY AND GRACE
"If you don't forgive you are the one who is suffering most"
Spirit of collective good --- mbutu in zulu
Embracing
network of partners
Your neighbors problem is your problem -Vusi
People and Culture and Health within Environments
RESPECT HUMILITY AND GRACE
"If you don't forgive you are the one who is suffering most"
Spirit of collective good --- mbutu in zulu
Embracing
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
First Aid Kit and packing list
In addition to bandaids
What's in my First aid kit (some may be checked with luggage, others hold on to)
nasal spray in quart ziploc for the security, use often on plane, take water every time they offer it to you on the plane
benedryl
duct tape
glue stick (for journal)
Ibupropren
Acetaminophen
Moleskin journal
Moleskin patch for blisters
Pepto
cipro
doxy or antimalarial of choice
precautionary dose of trifulcam
precautionary dose of broad spectrum antibiotic if your NP or provider
Medix card or My ISC card
Small bright flashlight
Deet
Aquaphor
Antibiotic ointment
Rehydration salts
Hydrocortisone cream
Sunblock
Protein bars
Peanut butter
Small ziplock bags for saving food from one meal to the next
Hand spray (some people we touch are already immunosuppressed and we don’t need to carry germs from one house the next)
Tea bags (lots of tea over there, but it is a nice comfort to have own as well)
Nice writing pen
Plenty of pretty notecards to write thank you notes midway to lectures, community development workers and others who help and assist with the program.
Clare's Suggestions
SOUTH AFRICA
LUGGAGE:
BAGS: Soft-sided luggage is a good idea because it makes squeezing in and out of vehicles easier. Be sure to put a piece of paper with a current contact INSIDE your luggage to aid in getting it back if it goes missing. (You might use the WRF number in addition to your home number.) You should also have an ID tag on the OUTSIDE of your luggage.
WHEELS: Wheels are good. Remember that if you bring a hiking backpack, you run the risk of dangling straps, etc., getting ripped off in luggage handling machinery.
LOCKS: LLBean
CHECKING: We recommend one checked bag (duffel, etc) and one carry-on (daypack). If you are mad for souvenirs, consider sticking a folded small bag inside of your big bag—you can check both on the way home.
On YOUR PERSON, you should have:
Passport
Credit/ATM cards
Contact info for someone in the US
In your CARRY ON, you should have:
Any electronic equipment (be prepared to turn it on for safety inspectors)
Any prescription medications
A change of underwear and socks
Your contact info
A bottle of plain saline nasal spray
Sunglasses
Info on how to replace a lost/stolen ATM/credit card/Passport
Toothbrush and paste
Nalgene and gum
PACK Clothes:
One windbreaker/waterproof shell. (Esp. important for Cape Town visitors!)
One fleece/insulating layer
Two long-sleeved t-shirts/polos
Two or three short-sleeved t-shirts/polos
Two or three pairs of pants (jeans are heavy and take a long time to dry)
Long underwear (if you get cold easily, also good for sleeping in)
Running clothes (if you intend to run)
Several pairs of underwear and socks.
One pair of comfortable walking – around shoes (trail runners, low boots, closed toes keep your feet warmer)
Running shoes (if you intend to run)
A hat (especially if you burn easily)
Toiletries/First Aid:
Any prescription medicines
SUNBLOCK—Even though it is winter, it’s really bright during the day.
Insect repellant
Tube of antibiotic ointment (always useful)
A few Band-Aids
Soap
Pepto-Bismol (the tablets are easy to carry and won’t spill)
Benadryl or other anti-histamine allergy medicine if you need it
Aspirin/Tylenol/Ibuprofen (your preferred painkiller)
Decongestant (Sudafed is a great all-purpose one)
Shampoo/conditioner
Shaving needs (No electric razors—you will need a power converter and it’s a pain.)
Study Stuff:
A couple of notebooks—you might want ones with stiff backs to help you write in the field.
Several pens/pencils
Thompson’s History of South Africa
R21 and flash card
Foreign Visitor Stuff:
1 .Camera (if you want pictures)
2. Film and batteries for camera
3. Memory cards for digital cameras
4 .Laptop---be sure that your converter can handle the 240V current in South Africa, and pick up an adaptor at Peace Frogs. Note that the adaptor DOES NOT convert the current to 110 (what we have in the US). Particularly susceptible to the higher current are DIGITAL CAMERA BATTERY RECHARGERS.
5. Addresses of folks at home to send postcards to. (Relatives really dig this.)
GIFTS: Anything with Virginia on it, or UVA
I have taken UVA Blankets, calendars, Coffee mugs, plastic Nalgene with UVA logo
What's in my First aid kit (some may be checked with luggage, others hold on to)
nasal spray in quart ziploc for the security, use often on plane, take water every time they offer it to you on the plane
benedryl
duct tape
glue stick (for journal)
Ibupropren
Acetaminophen
Moleskin journal
Moleskin patch for blisters
Pepto
cipro
doxy or antimalarial of choice
precautionary dose of trifulcam
precautionary dose of broad spectrum antibiotic if your NP or provider
Medix card or My ISC card
Small bright flashlight
Deet
Aquaphor
Antibiotic ointment
Rehydration salts
Hydrocortisone cream
Sunblock
Protein bars
Peanut butter
Small ziplock bags for saving food from one meal to the next
Hand spray (some people we touch are already immunosuppressed and we don’t need to carry germs from one house the next)
Tea bags (lots of tea over there, but it is a nice comfort to have own as well)
Nice writing pen
Plenty of pretty notecards to write thank you notes midway to lectures, community development workers and others who help and assist with the program.
Clare's Suggestions
SOUTH AFRICA
LUGGAGE:
BAGS: Soft-sided luggage is a good idea because it makes squeezing in and out of vehicles easier. Be sure to put a piece of paper with a current contact INSIDE your luggage to aid in getting it back if it goes missing. (You might use the WRF number in addition to your home number.) You should also have an ID tag on the OUTSIDE of your luggage.
WHEELS: Wheels are good. Remember that if you bring a hiking backpack, you run the risk of dangling straps, etc., getting ripped off in luggage handling machinery.
LOCKS: LLBean
CHECKING: We recommend one checked bag (duffel, etc) and one carry-on (daypack). If you are mad for souvenirs, consider sticking a folded small bag inside of your big bag—you can check both on the way home.
On YOUR PERSON, you should have:
Passport
Credit/ATM cards
Contact info for someone in the US
In your CARRY ON, you should have:
Any electronic equipment (be prepared to turn it on for safety inspectors)
Any prescription medications
A change of underwear and socks
Your contact info
A bottle of plain saline nasal spray
Sunglasses
Info on how to replace a lost/stolen ATM/credit card/Passport
Toothbrush and paste
Nalgene and gum
PACK Clothes:
One windbreaker/waterproof shell. (Esp. important for Cape Town visitors!)
One fleece/insulating layer
Two long-sleeved t-shirts/polos
Two or three short-sleeved t-shirts/polos
Two or three pairs of pants (jeans are heavy and take a long time to dry)
Long underwear (if you get cold easily, also good for sleeping in)
Running clothes (if you intend to run)
Several pairs of underwear and socks.
One pair of comfortable walking – around shoes (trail runners, low boots, closed toes keep your feet warmer)
Running shoes (if you intend to run)
A hat (especially if you burn easily)
Toiletries/First Aid:
Any prescription medicines
SUNBLOCK—Even though it is winter, it’s really bright during the day.
Insect repellant
Tube of antibiotic ointment (always useful)
A few Band-Aids
Soap
Pepto-Bismol (the tablets are easy to carry and won’t spill)
Benadryl or other anti-histamine allergy medicine if you need it
Aspirin/Tylenol/Ibuprofen (your preferred painkiller)
Decongestant (Sudafed is a great all-purpose one)
Shampoo/conditioner
Shaving needs (No electric razors—you will need a power converter and it’s a pain.)
Study Stuff:
A couple of notebooks—you might want ones with stiff backs to help you write in the field.
Several pens/pencils
Thompson’s History of South Africa
R21 and flash card
Foreign Visitor Stuff:
1 .Camera (if you want pictures)
2. Film and batteries for camera
3. Memory cards for digital cameras
4 .Laptop---be sure that your converter can handle the 240V current in South Africa, and pick up an adaptor at Peace Frogs. Note that the adaptor DOES NOT convert the current to 110 (what we have in the US). Particularly susceptible to the higher current are DIGITAL CAMERA BATTERY RECHARGERS.
5. Addresses of folks at home to send postcards to. (Relatives really dig this.)
GIFTS: Anything with Virginia on it, or UVA
I have taken UVA Blankets, calendars, Coffee mugs, plastic Nalgene with UVA logo
Reading lists
Post your reading.movie lists here:
Power of one
Country of my Skull
History of South Africa
Truth and Reconcilliation
Cry Beloved Country
Power of one
Country of my Skull
History of South Africa
Truth and Reconcilliation
Cry Beloved Country
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