September 2009
Humanitarian Edition
IPSF Newsletter International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation
Mobile Pharmacy in Northern Uganda Project (MPNUP) The aim of this project is to provide medical help and ensure health care for people living in refugee camps around Gulu, Northern Uganda. MPNUP will take place from 1st January until 31st December, 2010. A team consisting of a doctor, a driver, a coordinator and 3 pharmacy students will visit the refugee camps 3 times per week and provide basic medical care.
Choices of Rotations:
How to Apply:
Applications are now officially open!
You can choose between rotations of 6, 9 or 12 weeks. To apply, please visit sep.ipsf.org and look for MPNUP Uganda on the SEP World Map. Remember to apply to MPNUP at least 3 months before your rotation starts.
6 weeks 1st Jan – 11th Feb 12th Feb – 26th Mar 27th Mar – 7th May 8th May – 19th June 20th June – 31st July 1st Aug – 11th Sep
9 weeks 1st Jan – 4th Mar 5th Mar – 6th May 7th May – 8th July 9th July – 9th Sep 10th Sep – 11th Nov 7 weeks left – another 6 week rotation possible in the end
12 weeks 1st Jan – 26th Mar 27th Mar – 18th June 19th June – 10th Sep 11th Sep – 3rd Dec *
12th Sep – 23rd Oct 24th Oct – 4th Dec *
*Possible to be prolonged
IPSF Newsletter issue 66
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