Rotary Clubs Register Massive Turnout at Free Medical Camp in Ngora
Dr Rosemary Echemu Mutyabule, president of the Kampala Rotary Club, emphasised the significance of the event in narrowing the healthcare gap in the area.
In an effort to improve healthcare access in Kapir County, Ngora District, the Rotary Club of Kampala, in partnership with Rotary Clubs Mbale, Soroti Central, Kibule, and Butabika Royal, has drawn a large crowd at a two-day free medical camp held at Kapir Health Center III.
The initiative, which began today, is focused on supporting communities burdened by illness and limited access to adequate health services.
The medical camp addresses urgent healthcare needs in the region, where residents face challenges such as inadequate medical facilities, a shortage of healthcare professionals, and high treatment costs.
Services offered include free consultations, diagnostics, and treatments for a variety of common health conditions, including tuberculosis, breast cancer, prostate issues, sickle cell disease, diabetes, and dental problems.
Charles Lwanga, the Assistant Governor of Rotary District 9213 Kampala, highlighted the initiative's objectives.
"Our main focus is on disease prevention, peacebuilding, economic development, education, and maternal and child health, especially in underserved areas like Ngora."
Local leaders, including Ngora Woman MP Stellah Isodo and LC5 Chairman Mike Obongo, praised the Rotary Clubs for their efforts, urging continued improvements in the district’s healthcare system.
"This initiative is a positive step, but there remains a need for better healthcare infrastructure and services in Ngora," MP Isodo remarked.
Grateful residents of Kapir and the surrounding areas, many of whom face long-standing healthcare difficulties, expressed appreciation for the free services.
Several undiagnosed medical conditions were identified during the camp, underscoring the importance of such interventions.
On the first day alone, medics examined approximately 265 cases, with four suspected cases of cervical cancer being flagged for further testing and treatment.
Dr Rosemary Echemu Mutyabule, president of the Kampala Rotary Club, emphasised the significance of the event in narrowing the healthcare gap in the area.
"This camp is addressing a critical need in the community, and the turnout highlights how essential these services are," she said.
In a show of long-term commitment to the region, the Rotary Clubs have adopted Kapir Health Center III as a hub for ongoing disease prevention efforts, as well as water and sanitation programs, education and literacy initiatives, economic empowerment projects, and maternal health campaigns.
There are plans to make the free medical camp an annual event to ensure continued support for the community.
