Dar Es Salaam - Post Report Question and Answers

Are there any particular mental health issues that tend to crop up at post, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter blues)?

Not that I’ve heard. - Jul 2022


No. - Jan 2022


No. - Oct 2021


Does frustration with the "pole, pole" (slowly, slowly) culture count?

No? Okay, well then as far as the seasonal stuff goes, there are 2.5 seasons here. Ridiculously hot and humid for about 7 months, rain for about 2, and a glorious 3 months of relatively mild temperatures and amazing sunny days. - Jun 2017


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