Comments for Will Swanson's Blog http://www.willswanson.net following the global adventures of a wandering boy Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:24:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on The Price of Giving Life by Sean A. http://www.willswanson.net/?p=607#comment-1618 Sean A. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:24:12 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/?p=607#comment-1618 What is frsutrating is in many parts of the world there has been a decline in the quality of maternal/child services. 20 years ago in Mongolia my sister-in-law, in a high risk pregancy gave birth to a healthy girl. 20 years later, despite the MDG's, in a lower risk pregnancy, in the same hospital, she was provided terrible service. Despite all the technology she saw scattered around the room none of it was successfully applied to her and disinterested physicians blamed her for her child's tragic complications. Take a look at the link below (from the Global Health Council) to learn more about the need to refocus our energy on quality and systemic support. I appreciate the efforts you and your organization have been making in this direction Will: http://www.globalhealthmagazine.com/cover_stories/achieving_maternal_health What is frsutrating is in many parts of the world there has been a decline in the quality of maternal/child services. 20 years ago in Mongolia my sister-in-law, in a high risk pregancy gave birth to a healthy girl. 20 years later, despite the MDG’s, in a lower risk pregnancy, in the same hospital, she was provided terrible service. Despite all the technology she saw scattered around the room none of it was successfully applied to her and disinterested physicians blamed her for her child’s tragic complications. Take a look at the link below (from the Global Health Council) to learn more about the need to refocus our energy on quality and systemic support. I appreciate the efforts you and your organization have been making in this direction Will:

http://www.globalhealthmagazine.com/cover_stories/achieving_maternal_health

]]> Comment on The Price of Giving Life by Mwisunji http://www.willswanson.net/?p=607#comment-1611 Mwisunji Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:44:14 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/?p=607#comment-1611 In many places in other African countries and across the globe the story is the same. It takes individuals like you Willo to create that change. Well done and all the best to your Bro and Sis in Law In many places in other African countries and across the globe the story is the same. It takes individuals like you Willo to create that change. Well done and all the best to your Bro and Sis in Law

]]> Comment on The Price of Giving Life by Liz Swanson http://www.willswanson.net/?p=607#comment-1609 Liz Swanson Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:23:03 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/?p=607#comment-1609 Thankfully she is here, in good hands. My mother's heart goes out to the women of Sudan. Thankfully she is here, in good hands. My mother’s heart goes out to the women of Sudan.

]]> Comment on Great Moments in Time by Laura http://www.willswanson.net/?p=580#comment-1493 Laura Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:48:18 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/?p=580#comment-1493 So many great things to celebrate. Especially six hours - that must be some sort of record! I've almost lost my voice again hehe. Enjoy your pringles my dear. xx So many great things to celebrate. Especially six hours – that must be some sort of record! I’ve almost lost my voice again hehe.

Enjoy your pringles my dear.
xx

]]> Comment on Ahmed’s War by Yarrrgghhdd: Dealing with Stress in the Field – Will Swanson's Blog http://www.willswanson.net/?p=234#comment-1443 Yarrrgghhdd: Dealing with Stress in the Field – Will Swanson's Blog Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:43:04 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/blog/?p=234#comment-1443 [...] even get out of my compound to walk around the block due to the apparent security risks like my 10 year old neighbour Ahmed. So I found doing a daily routine of weights (two USAID oil tins full of cement attached to an [...] [...] even get out of my compound to walk around the block due to the apparent security risks like my 10 year old neighbour Ahmed. So I found doing a daily routine of weights (two USAID oil tins full of cement attached to an [...]

]]> Comment on The land of the long drop by Lizzie http://www.willswanson.net/?p=557#comment-1431 Lizzie Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:23:42 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/?p=557#comment-1431 Hahahahaha, the school girl in me is still giggling that you were talking about your "business"! Hehe. Good message tho, Will.I.Am! Let's hope they make it... the 2015 target that is! :) Hahahahaha, the school girl in me is still giggling that you were talking about your “business”! Hehe.

Good message tho, Will.I.Am! Let’s hope they make it… the 2015 target that is! :)

]]> Comment on The land of the long drop by pC http://www.willswanson.net/?p=557#comment-1427 pC Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:49:57 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/?p=557#comment-1427 didn't we have a long drop at yr 8 camp at ewen maddock dam? or did u hold on for 4 days? didn’t we have a long drop at yr 8 camp at ewen maddock dam? or did u hold on for 4 days?

]]> Comment on Travel Essentials by Stephanie http://www.willswanson.net/?p=545#comment-1421 Stephanie Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:03:50 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/?p=545#comment-1421 I agree with Steff can't wait to read more in the coming months! I agree with Steff can’t wait to read more in the coming months!

]]> Comment on Travel Essentials by Steffany http://www.willswanson.net/?p=545#comment-1411 Steffany Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:17:35 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/?p=545#comment-1411 I feel like I love this blog even more now.. Cool post. I feel like I love this blog even more now..
Cool post.

]]> Comment on Carousel number three by william http://www.willswanson.net/?p=533#comment-1378 william Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:39:01 +0000 http://www.willswanson.net/?p=533#comment-1378 Ohh so great to hear from you Maureen! Hopefully can catch up with you and Toby at some point. Keep me informed of your movements ok! Ohh so great to hear from you Maureen! Hopefully can catch up with you and Toby at some point. Keep me informed of your movements ok!

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