Care for All: Build a Mobile Clinic for Rural Gulu

Last week when Rosette came into Agonga health center, she was very ill. She told me that she had been seeking medical attention elsewhere and had tests ran for malaria, PUD (peptic ulcer disease) and also typhoid, which were all positive. I let her know that we will take care of her and that she will feel better soon. Malaria is one of the most frequently treated conditions among patients, with 93% of cases being malaria.  PUD occurs frequently as well, and in the past months we have seen these numbers rise from 3% to 8%. 

She further explained to me that after taking countless medications to treat all of her conditions, not to mention all the money she had spent in order to treat them, her health was still worsening and she was not feeling any better. Rosette then said that she remembered that she had been to Agonga in the past and received help here and decided to return. We immediately assessed her and began proper treatment protocols for each of her ailments. Her case is one of many that occur and it is a relief for community members that quality and effective care can be received when one comes to Karin.

Karin Community Initiatives-Uganda’s health centers are open 24-hours and have staff and resources at the ready to tackle medical issues that may arise among community members. There are several lines of treatment for malaria at the ready and it is through the hard work and dedication of staff that we are able to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. Most of all it is through the generosity and kindness through donations received by our donors that we have the ability to maintain the resources in order to treat many of the illness mentioned above and beyond. Often many health centers do not have the resources needed to treat individuals and we at Karin are so very thankful and blessed to be able to provide for our patients because of you.

Thank you for all you do!

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