By Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu
HEALTH
In a remarkable display of compassion and dedication, Doctors on Mission International, a volunteer-based organization, organized a one-day medical camp at Bulangira Health Center III and Goli-goli village in Kibuku District, on July 27, 2024. The event was aimed at increasing awareness and provide free medical and surgical consultations to the local community, focusing on common childhood illnesses, non-communicable diseases, surgical complications, HIV/AIDS awareness, and general medical care.
The medical camp, held in partnership with local churches, Kibuku local government, and other partners, saw an overwhelming turnout of close to 600 people, who received life-changing free medical and surgical consultations. Specialists provided care and medications, and bookings were made for surgical procedures to be performed later in September at Kibuku Health Center IV.
Common illnesses diagnosed during the camp included childhood illnesses, gynecological complications, surgical conditions such as hernias, non-communicable illnesses like diabetes and hypertension, dental conditions, and eye conditions among others.
“The event received approval from the Ministry of Health through the Uganda Medical & Dental Practitioners’ Council, local council authorities, and village health committees” said Mulyamboga.
Mr. Buyinza Godfrey Kagawa, the District Health Officer, commended Doctors on Mission International for choosing Kibuku District for the medical camp and requested a bi-annual medical camp program to enable more people to access specialized care locally. He assured the organizers that such platforms for care are always welcome in the district.
The In-Charge of Bulangira Health Center III and the LC III chairperson also expressed gratitude to the leadership of Doctors on Mission International and the medical team for their dedication and requested more camps in the village.
Dr. Paul Mulyamboga, Head of Missions, Doctors on Mission International said,it was a wonderful medical camp where they shared the love of Christ through their medical mission. “We saw over 600 patients and booked over 200 with surgical complications. We believe our team of surgeons will be available for all procedures later this year. We trust God will enable us to meet all the medical and surgical needs of the booked patients.” added Mulyamboga.
Kageni Wilber the LC III chairperson Bulangila noted that this selfless initiative by Doctors on Mission International has brought hope and relief to the people of Kibuku District, and their commitment to providing bi-annual medical camps will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the community’s health and well-being.
PICTORIAL
