Peter Le Jacq
Peter Le Jacq (born December 24, 1954) is a
AIDS in East Africa
.
Early years and education
He grew up in
Saint Vincent's Medical Center in New York City
.
Priesthood
In 1980, Le Jacq became a Maryknoll Missionary and in 1987 was ordained a priest. He has diplomas in Tropical Medicine and International Health from the
Maryknoll Seminary
.
Since 1984, Le Jacq has worked in Tanzania. He worked in the Serengeti from 1984 to 1986 and then Bugando Medical Center in Mwanza, Tanzania from 1987 to 1997.[2]
In 1990,
AIDS in East Africa.[3]
Father Le Jacq has also organized the Bugando Medical School in Tanzania through the non-profit organization known as the Touch Foundation. The Bugando University College of Health Sciences (BUCHS) is a school for Tanzanians interested in becoming health workers to better serve their community.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c Jones, Arthur (September 20, 2002). "Dream back on track for med school in Tanzania". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved December 3, 2009.
- ^ a b "Weill Cornell Bugando Program". Retrieved December 3, 2009.
- ^ "Weill Cornell Medical College - Speaker's profile". Retrieved December 3, 2009.