Kamuli, Uganda: Kamuli District leaders and health officials have urged residents to embrace health services and seek early treatment for medical conditions following the launch of a Rotary-funded Hernia and Global Grant Project at Kamuli Mission Hospital.
The initiative, supported by the Rotary Club of Jinja through Rotary International’s Global Grant programme, aims to improve access to hernia screening, treatment, and surgery services for communities across Busoga and neighbouring areas.
Speaking during the launch, Kamuli District LCV Chairperson Mr. Kaloli Dhizaala called on residents to work closely with health facilities and prioritize preventive healthcare and timely treatment.
“The public have been encouraged to work hand in hand with health facilities in an effort to avoid being affected with diseases and get treated,” Dhizaala said.
He noted that many people continue to suffer from treatable conditions because they delay seeking medical attention, often resulting in severe complications and avoidable deaths.
Dhizaala urged residents to take advantage of the newly established hernia treatment services at Kamuli Mission Hospital, emphasizing that early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve health outcomes.
“People should always embrace the hernia treatment wards to save their lives,” he added.
The project seeks to address the growing burden of untreated hernia cases in Busoga, where many patients face challenges accessing specialized surgical services.
Speaking at the event, Rotary Club of Jinja President Mr. Ofwono Tomson said the intervention reflects Rotary’s commitment to improving community health and reducing preventable suffering.
“However, Ofwono Tomson, the President of Rotary Club Jinja, says they have come to ban hernia in Busoga Region,” he declared.
Tomson said the Global Grant project will support community sensitization, early screening, diagnosis and surgical treatment, helping to reduce the prevalence of untreated hernia cases in the region.
Hospital officials welcomed the partnership, saying the new facility will expand access to affordable surgical care while reducing the need for patients to seek treatment at distant referral hospitals.
They noted that many patients have historically delayed treatment due to financial constraints, limited awareness and long travel distances to specialized health facilities.
District health leaders also praised the initiative, describing hernia as one of the most common surgical conditions affecting rural communities, particularly among individuals engaged in heavy manual labour.
They expressed optimism that the project will strengthen healthcare delivery, improve access to surgical services and enhance the quality of life for patients across Busoga.
The Rotary-supported intervention is expected to benefit hundreds of residents through improved access to screening, treatment and awareness programmes aimed at encouraging early healthcare-seeking behaviour.
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