Monthly Archives: February 2007

all measles all the time.

Posted on February 28, 2007 by James Maskalyk

Feb 27. That is not far from the truth. Today I have seen and admitted six cases. The tally would have been seven, but the family of a young patient lived just a bit too far away, and he died … Continue reading →

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today.

Posted on February 26, 2007 by James Maskalyk

feb 26.today, i woke early, determined to run out of town and find a bit of space in the flatness that surrounds abyei. at 630 am, the sky was still dark. as I ran, past the trucks and buses leaving … Continue reading →

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R & R

Posted on February 23, 2007 by James Maskalyk

feb 23. today, Friday, is the traditional muslim day of rest and the day off for this MSF project. however, there is little distinction between the work and any life outside of it. at 7 pm, we are still talking … Continue reading →

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don’t let’s go to the dogs tonight.

Posted on February 22, 2007 by James Maskalyk

feb 22. made it. i left yesterday morning, very early, to board a UN plane at the domestic airport. i was told to pay attention to the shouted arabic boarding announcements because worthier souls than I had been left behind … Continue reading →

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abyei the hard way.

Posted on February 20, 2007 by James Maskalyk

feb 20. i leave tomorrow for abyei. i will be flying on a world food program plane at 9 am, and arrive shortly after. most often when i mention that i am going to abyei, people are not familiar with … Continue reading →

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