By Amos Ssemuwemba
Residents of the Ankore Subregion will soon benefit from a free medical camp aimed at addressing persistent surgical complications exacerbated by limited access to affordable healthcare. The initiative, organized by the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and local MPs, will take place from September 22 to 28.
The week-long camp will offer free surgeries and medical screenings across 13 districts, including Mbarara, Ibanda, Rwampara, Isingiro, Ntungamo, Bushenyi, Rubirizi, Kiruhura, Kazo, Mitooma, Sheema, and Buhweju. Dr. Frank R. Asiimwe, a prominent urologist and transplant surgeon, will lead the mission.
Dr. Asiimwe emphasized, “We will tackle all types of health conditions. Any surgery that can be performed will be offered, and all services are completely free.”
The camp will provide a wide range of procedures, from general and hernia surgeries to pediatric, brain, spine, and eye care. It also includes preventive services such as breast and endocrine surgeries, cervical cancer screenings, and tuberculosis assessments. Other services will involve safe male circumcision, eye and hearing defect assessments, and blood donation drives.
Thirty-six-year-old Kyarisima Agnes from Rubirizi District, who has endured a congenital condition, expressed hope for the camp: “We’ve been praying for this opportunity. This camp offers us a chance at a fresh start.”
Key health facilities, including Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Bwizibwera Health Centre IV, and Rugazi Health Centre IV, are preparing to handle the influx of patients. John Bosco Twinomucunguzi from Bwizibwera Health Centre IV underscored the camp’s significance for rural communities: “This is a critical opportunity for those who can’t afford the cost or travel to larger hospitals.”
With over 200 patients expected daily, the camp promises to provide substantial relief and improve the quality of life for many in the Ankore Subregion. This initiative represents a crucial step toward addressing urgent health challenges and delivering much-needed care to those who have long suffered without proper medical attention.
The initiative, organized by the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and local MPs, will take place from September 22 to 28.
The week-long camp will offer free surgeries and medical screenings across 13 districts, including Mbarara, Ibanda, Rwampara, Isingiro, Ntungamo, Bushenyi, Rubirizi, Kiruhura, Kazo, Mitooma, Sheema, and Buhweju. Dr. Frank R. Asiimwe, a prominent urologist and transplant surgeon, will lead the mission.
Dr. Asiimwe emphasized, “We will tackle all types of health conditions. Any surgery that can be performed will be offered, and all services are completely free.”
The camp will provide a wide range of procedures, from general and hernia surgeries to pediatric, brain, spine, and eye care. It also includes preventive services such as breast and endocrine surgeries, cervical cancer screenings, and tuberculosis assessments. Other services will involve safe male circumcision, eye and hearing defect assessments, and blood donation drives.
Thirty-six-year-old Kyarisima Agnes from Rubirizi District, who has endured a congenital condition, expressed hope for the camp: “We’ve been praying for this opportunity. This camp offers us a chance at a fresh start.”
Key health facilities, including Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Bwizibwera Health Centre IV, and Rugazi Health Centre IV, are preparing to handle the influx of patients. John Bosco Twinomucunguzi from Bwizibwera Health Centre IV underscored the camp’s significance for rural communities: “This is a critical opportunity for those who can’t afford the cost or travel to larger hospitals.”
With over 200 patients expected daily, the camp promises to provide substantial relief and improve the quality of life for many in the Ankore Subregion. This initiative represents a crucial step toward addressing urgent health challenges and delivering much-needed care to those who have long suffered without proper medical attention.
