It was time for Kaefer to travel to Malawi again. She does this every year when she and a colleague from her team teach students two short courses in public health at a university in Mzuzu. This was her third trip to one of the poorest countries on earth and like every year she was looking forward to it.
They flew with Kenya Airways from Amsterdam to Nairobi where they had a layover of a few hours. Kaefer had to take a picture of the plane's wing - do you see all the duct tape? It reminds me of the planes of Egypt Air that I took back in 1996; they looked very similar.
However, they arrived safely at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and were welcomed with a joyful Karibu (welcome).
There were many signs put up by the Kenyan Ministry of Health.
Now, here are two epidemiologists on their way to teach courses in public health. How do you think they spend their limited time in an airport in Africa? Well, of course they have fun taking photos of Ebola warning signs - what else?
The way Ebola spreads as well as the signs and symptoms of this disease were depicted very vividly.
You get all the information you need.
Thank you to the Kenyan Ministry of Health for still believing in science.
Our two epidemiologists eventually got on their connecting plane to Lilongwe, Malawi. They were very lucky to see Mt. Kilimanjaro from above without any clouds hanging over it.
After a stopover in Nampula, Mozambique, they safely landed in Lilongwe and took to the road to Mponela where they stayed the night (it's a long drive from Lilongwe to Mzuzu). Kaefer shot her first African sunset of this trip, surely eventually followed by many more.
With these faces on the signs I'm joining Nicole's Friday Face Off.
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This is an interesting post. I'm not a trained epidemiologist but I would take those photos too. Thank goodness Kenya believes in science with that Ebola outbreak going on. And I'd love to see photos of Malawi and I hope her classes go well. Happy June to you Carola. hugs-Erika
Fascinating post, Carola!
The duct tape wing made me laugh, and those Ebola signs are such a strong reminder of the work ahead.
Kilimanjaro and that sunset sound unforgettable.
We lived in Indonesia and remember the scary national planes there.
Kenya is doing a good job of warning people about Mpox and Ebola. At least in the airport.
That is a fascinating, and very important work Kaefer and her colleague are doing. It's good to know that the Kenyan Ministry of Health still believes in science, as it's so concerning when we hear top officials in the USA spread harmful information. Thanks for visiting my blog and blessings.
Wow, sie ist echt mutig. Solche Menschen brauchen wir. Ich glaube, ich wär aus dem Flugzeug rausgelaufen....
Auf der anderen Seite... Ingo ist in den 80ern mal mit ner russischen Maschine in ähnlichem Zustand nach Cuba geflogen und es ist auch nix passiert. Auf Käfer und ihr Werk!
Duct tape on a plane is a little scary! It’s good that Kaefer makes this annual trip. Helping to keep any country safe makes every country safe. The world is absolutely interconnected today. Big hugs - David
...Kaefer does exciting and important work, I wish her well.
Dear Kaefer,
I am impressed by your commitment and your willingness to travel so far in order to share knowledge and support public health education. It takes courage, expertise and a great deal of dedication to do this work.
I smiled at the photographs from Nairobi. Only epidemiologists would spend their airport layover enthusiastically photographing Ebola information boards! 😊 But in a way, that perfectly reflects your passion for your field.
Seeing Kilimanjaro from the air must have been a wonderful reward after the long journey. And that African sunset at the end of the day is simply breathtaking.
I look forward to reading more about your time in Malawi. It is always fascinating to see the country through the eyes of someone who travels there not only as a visitor, but also as a teacher, scientist and partner in education.
Safe travels and a successful teaching visit!
Warm regards,
Anette
This is fascinating. And I had no idea she was an epidemiologist. What a fascinating field. And an important one. I loved the signs -- those are really smart to have so prominently. And that sunset is a beauty!
I didn't know either that Kaefer is an epidemiologist. So those signs would be extra interesting.
I smiled at the duct tape. On the wings it is not a big deal but one hopes the engines are in better condition....
It's really good of her to do those courses in Malawi. It soulds like an awful long way to get there.
The Kilimanjaro is beautiful! As is the African sunset.
Enjoy your weekend,
Lisca
Dear Carola, this is a truly fascinating post.
A very important field.
I wish you a safe and happy journey. 😊
Well, I'm so impressed with Kaefer and her friend. Oh that wing would be upsetting to me. LOL I'm glad they took so many photos of the signs in the airport. Yes, thank you to Kenya Ministry of Health for believing in science. This is such an honorable thing they are doing. Thank you for sharing it all with FFO and have a nice weekend.
Such good work they do
very interesting post and incredible photos. Have a lovely weekend.
Kaefer is out there doing important work! Kudos to her and nice to see that Kenya believes in science.
What an interesting and informative post. So wonderful for Kaefer. And great for the Kenya Ministry of Health believing in science. I wish Kaefer the best and look forward to reading more from her trip. Happy FFO.
These are scary. I know people here who never got vaccine.
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