Rotary brings health care to Uganda

A local Rotary Club has helped provide medical care to over 3000 people in Uganda during a two-day medical camp in June.

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy visited the Buwampa community in the Buikwe district of Uganda on June 14 and 15.

The camp, which was jointly funded by Woy Woy Rotary and with the Pink Umbrella Foundation, brought health professionals from Gosford's Holden St Clinic and Rotarians to the Ugandan community.

Dr Debbie Allen and registered nurse Mr Michael Williamson, together with members from the Rotary Club, Ms Sue O'Neill, Ms Joan Redmond and Ms Di Schwarzl, went to Uganda and formed the nucleus of the medical team that conducted the services for the local people.

In two days 3856 patients turned up and received treatment for common illnesses that included: malaria, skin diseases, colds and flu, toothache, diarrhoea, typhoid, eye problems, hypertension, ulcers, family planning, gynaecology, cervix cancer testing, HIV testing and counselling, and many other health related issues.

Assisting in the activities were 17 experienced health workers from Ugandan hospitals, Mulago Hospital in Kampala and Jinja Hospital.

"Living in Australia we don't realise how lucky we are with our health services.

"It was a pleasure to be able to help others less fortunate than ourselves," said Rotary team leader Ms Sue O'Neill.

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Media release, 11 Jul 2017

Vic Deeble, Rotary Club of Woy Woy