Lira residents flock for medical camp

Over 30,000 people turned up for the medical camp in Lira organized by Indo- Africa Charitable Society in Canada and Indo-Africa Trust in United Kingdom.

Patient travelled all the way from neighboring districts of Alebtong, Otuke, Kole, Oyam, Dokolo, Apac, Amolatar and Pader for free medical service.

Health workers take a break after handling patients at Lira hospital

 
"This is an annual medical camp because we know how people suffer. It is not based on the data and next year we shall be in Gulu," said Vasant Lakhani, founder Indo- Africa Charitable Society.

The camp has attracted over 20 specialized doctors with the capacity to conduct operation and surgery.

In 2007, they used $8,000, last years $44,000 and Lira medical camp is worth $50,000.

Medical workers from India sort drugs to be given to patients