90 rotary clubs to offer free medical treatment

Apr 23, 2018

Last year, at least 43,722 patients turned up for the services in both April and October editions in different locations

PIC: Rotarian Godfrey Jjooga addressing journalists at the launch of the Rotary Family Health Days at Hotel International, Muyenga in Kampala recently. (Credit: Eddie Ssejjoba)

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KAMPALA - Rotary District 9211 has lined up 90 Rotary Clubs in Uganda to take part in organising Family Health Days (FHDs) where the poor and needy people will access free healthcare services in different parts of the country.

Rotarian Godfrey Jjooga Ssebukulu said they had received a global grant of $73,000 (about sh266m) from Rotary International for the various activities, including organising the rotary FHDs.

Speaking at the launch of the seventh edition at Hotel International, Muyenga in Kampala recently, Jjooga said 90 clubs would receive patients, each with a minimum of 80 locations throughout their respective jurisdictions starting next week.

The Rotary Clubs of Kampala-Nsambya and Muyenga are spearheading this year's campaign.

Last year, according to Jjooga, at least 43,722 patients turned up for the services in both April and October editions in different locations.

The number is anticipated to go higher given the increasing demand and need for healthcare services both in urban and rural settings. 

The chairperson of Rotary District 9211, Fulugensio Jjuuko, said they had acquired modern medical equipment and drugs to ensure people get quality services.

Services to be provided include HIV screening, ear, nose and throat services, dental checkup and treatment, safe male circumcision as well as diagnosing and treating common ailments.

At the event, Centenary Bank handed over a contribution of sh40m towards the FHDs for the purchase of cervical cancer testing kits for both April and October.

Beatrice Lugalambi, the bank's general manager for business development and marketing, said the bank had contributed sh250m in support of the Bridging the Cancer Gap' programme.      

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