All Eyes on Remote Uganda
At the River Kayo, Ugandan Ministry of Health and Carter Center staff are carefully monitoring the black flies that breed in its waters for evidence of the parasite that causes onchocerciasis.
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Uganda’s Healthcare System Strains Under Wave of Cross-Border Medical Refugees
Emoter, a Ugandan-Czech NGO, provides essential medical services to thousands fleeing conflict zones, offering everything from basic painkillers to HIV testing in Uganda’s remote northern regions, where healthcare access is critical.
“It is a risk someone has to take”: the Catholic Nun Helping Vaccinate Thousands in Uganda’s Karamoja
Karamoja has faced intracommunal violence for decades, and as climate change exacerbates water scarcity, it’s getting worse. But vaccinator Sister Virginia Virgo is not backing down.
A Welcoming Haven for Those Fleeing Strife and Insecurity: Uganda’s Unique Refugee Policy
Uganda’s refugee policy presents a unique example to the world: refugees are welcomed to the country, they are given land and are provided with basic services. They enjoy freedom of movement – although they do not receive Ugandan citizenship.
Sightsavers from the Field: “Everyone Deserves Quality Eye Care Services”
In Uganda, an inclusive eye health programme has helped to protect people’s vision and build a sustainable eye care system for everyone.