Over 5000 Ugandans get treatment at Indian Association camp
May 12, 2024
“The medical camp has brought joy and healing to residents of Lira district in Northern Uganda,” Boniface Olipa, the Lira Area Councilor, observed.
The camp, organised by IWA in partnership with Human Life International Uganda attracted thousands of people, who required medical services. (Courtesy Photo)
Michael Odeng
Journalist @New Vision
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LIRA - The Indian Women Association (IWA) in Uganda on May 11, 2023, conducted a three-day medical camp and provided medical services to over 5000 residents of Lira district.
The camp, organised by IWA in partnership with Human Life International Uganda attracted thousands of people, who required medical services.
The IWA chairperson, Patel Falgun, said the association distributed free medicines and health supplies to the patients, making a significant impact on the community’s health and wellbeing.
The IWA chairperson, Patel Falgun, said the association distributed free medicines and health supplies to the patients, making a significant impact on the community’s health and wellbeing. (Courtesy Photos)
She said they offered free medical services to the public including eye screening, dental services, and blood donation.
“The camps are aimed are aimed at contributing towards the treatment of Ugandans who cannot afford treatment in different hospitals across the country,” Falgun said.
Jonathan Opio, the executive director of Human Life International Uganda, said they will organise more medical camps in other rural areas in Uganda.
The Indian Women Association (IWA) in Uganda on May 11, 2023, conducted a three-day medical camp and provided medical services to over 5000 residents of Lira district.
He observed that most of the cases handled could have been treated before they advanced.
“The medical camp has brought joy and healing to residents of Lira district in Northern Uganda,” Boniface Olipa, the Lira Area Councilor, observed.
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