Uganda Medical Trip

madison sheldon Start Date: Jul 13, 2022 - End Date: Nov 12, 2022

My Travel Story

by: madison sheldon Start Date: Jul 13, 2022 - End Date: Nov 12, 2022
Why Uganda?
  • Level of need
  • Lack of local medical facilities
  • Depth of impact
The Numbers?
  • 1000 homes provided iwth mosquito nets
  • 69.7% of local adults and children test postive for malaria
  • 7.6% of females test postive for HIV
  • 4.7% of males test positive for HIV
  • >2000 patients seen each year
  • >500 people fitted with eye glasses each year
The Impact?
  • Immediate relief for acute medical issues
  • Reduced incidents of Malaria
  • Improved HIV awareness and education
  • Improved nutrition through education and vitamin supplements
  • Breaking through taboo topics such as female hygiene and safe sex

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