Residents of Ciforo sub-county, Adjumani district, have expressed gratitude to the Alliance in Mastered Seed (AIMS) for providing free medical services.
The organization recently held a three-day medical outreach program from January 25 to 27 at Agojo We Secondary School, one of its key investments in the district.
During the exercise, medical professionals treated over 1,000 patients suffering from a variety of health conditions.
Dr. Andama John Paul of Adjumani General Hospital highlighted the initiative’s impact, stating that early screening and treatment would help reduce emergency cases at the hospital.
“Over the past three days, we have treated many patients with different medical conditions. Many have received the necessary care, and with this intervention, we expect a decrease in emergency cases at the referral hospital since most urgent conditions have been detected and treated early,” Dr. Andama explained.
Muraa Santina, a Ciforo resident, was among those who benefited from the initiative, and she thanked the South Korean donors who supported it.
She urged for continued medical assistance, citing the difficulties encountered at government hospitals.
“I feel privileged to have received medical attention this year. Last year, I was unable to get the services. I appeal to the donors to continue offering these services because, at times, medicines are unavailable at the general hospital,” she said.
Karode Saviour, the head teacher at Agojo We Secondary School, admitted that this was the second time AIMS had provided such a service in the refugee settlement. He emphasized the need for ongoing support in light of the community’s healthcare challenges.
“This initiative is crucial because many people here struggle to access healthcare. Our donors specifically operate in refugee settlements, where such interventions are most needed,” he stated.
Adjumani District Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Taban Data Peter, commended the South Korean donors for their efforts and encouraged continued collaboration with the district.
“I sincerely appreciate the doctors from South Korea who have dedicated their time to providing medical services for the people of Adjumani,” he said.
AIMS has already made significant contributions to the district through the establishment of a secondary school and a church, according to the RDC.
“And now they are investing in healthcare. I urge them to continue working closely with us to enhance service delivery.”
The free medical outreach program is an important investment in Adjumani’s healthcare infrastructure, which will significantly improve the community’s health.
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