Medical Camps
Our Annual Medical Camps Provide Vital Healthcare Services to Thousands of People in Rural Uganda.
With a team of about 100 volunteers, we are able to serve approximately 4,000 patients in just two days.
Our medical camps are staffed with local medical professionals, Village Health Teams, and GLO volunteers. Together, we provide health education on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention, as well as a range of health screenings, immunizations, and basic services including dental care and cervical cancer screening.
By identifying and treating diseases early, we can make a positive impact on the health and wellness of those in need in rural Uganda.
Our medical camps aim to educate and mobilize communities to help prevent the spread of major diseases, limit the spread of communicable diseases, reduce the incidences and complications from non-communicable diseases, help prevent physical disabilities that can result from untreated disease or injury, reduce the maternal mortality and morbidity rate, and reduce the mortality and morbidity rate of children under the age of five.
For $3,000, we can screen and provide treatment for the approximately 4,000 patients that will attend one of the two days of medical camps. That comes out to about $0.75 per patient.
Our objectives for our medical camps are to:
- Create awareness about the services provided at our camps and to encourage the community to utilize the services provided by other nearby health facilities
- Carry out prevention and treatment of people of Nyantonzi and Kasenene parishes to reduce morbidity and mortality
- Conduct mass disease prevention and education
- Screen for major diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, and cervical cancer, as well as treat dental, eye, and mental health issues
People are treated directly at the medical camps when possible. Those cases that are not within the capabilities of the camps, are referred to better equipped facilities and the local hospitals. As an example, during one medical camp, the screening process identified nine women with cervical cancer. We were able to diagnose and refer these women for treatment early enough to potentially save their lives.
A Rare Opportunity.
Imagine Going to the Doctor for the First Time.
The turnout at our medical camps is a clear indication of the urgent need for medical care in these communities. With approximately 4,000 patients served in just two days, our medical camps have a significant impact on the lives of those we serve. By partnering with other healthcare providers in the area, we are able to acquire medications at a decent cost, making our medical camps an incredibly cost-effective way to provide essential healthcare services to those in need. With a cost of just $0.75 per patient, we can screen and provide treatment for the many different illnesses and conditions that affect the communities we serve.
Overall, our medical camps make a significant impact on the health and wellness of those we serve. By identifying and treating diseases early, we can potentially save lives and prevent long-term complications. Our medical camps also provide a rare opportunity for people to see medical professionals, with some attending for the first time in their lives. We believe that by working together, we can make a positive impact on the health and well-being of those in need in rural Uganda.
Our Recent Medical Camps.
Providing care to those who need it most.
Because of donors like you, we are able to continue to offer medical camps and healthcare to people in rural Uganda. If you are interested in donating or sponsoring this program, visit our Support Us page and help more patients gain access to the life-saving care they need.