Mulago

A Mzungus' Guide to Boda Bodas in Kampala

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December 7th 2013
Kampala. The second half of the course was based here, so over six weeks I got to know it pretty well. We were studying at Mulago hospital, an institution famous throughout Uganda and beyond. Anyone who’s seen the film Last King of Scotland should recognise it. A sprawling assortment of imposing 70s towerblocks, official capacity of 1500 beds, bursting with maybe 2500 inpatients. Buildings stret ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Kampala

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more