It may have only been a few weeks since we departed Kisumu, but I already miss the peaceful walks to the office, cooking dinner with friends, and working with the best people I know. The summer started with us a bit confused and working on tasks that seemed a mile away, especially since the office was actively conducting surveys in the field and meeting with community leaders. Additionally, we came to Kenya with our focus solely on mSaada, the digital platform designed to boost cervical cancer screening rates. We were fortunate enough to learn about and contribute to several other initiatives concerning vaccination, HPV stigma, and biopsies. As we quickly learned, cervical cancer is just one piece of the puzzle, surrounded by numerous equally important initiatives that collectively drive forward the mission of improving public health.   "As we quickly learned, cervical cancer is just one piece of the puzzle, surrounded by numerous equally important initiatives that collectively drive forward the mission of improving...

We are rapidly approaching the end of our time here in Kisumu, and I can hardly believe it. It feels like just yesterday that we were meeting the team and getting our bearings. Skylar, Kelsey, and Sahil did a great recap in their posts, and I hope I can share a few memorable moments.   We were fortunate enough to have Dr. Megan Huchko and Christina Makarushka stop here in Kisumu before attending a conference in Eldoret. While they were here, we got the opportunity to see this incredible team in action—outside of the office. As you've heard before, the local team impressively manages multiple studies and coordinates with partners across the world. However, what is most impressive to me is how well they work with each other. Last Tuesday was a team-building session led by a facilitator, featuring games such as a sponge race, egg & spoon race, and a variation of ships & sailors. During these games, the competitive and...