"THANKS TO THE MOBILE CLINICS, WE NOW HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES"
When Majaiti Erukana, 39, walked past Sidani Church of Uganda that morning, he never expected to find a lifeline waiting for him.
A mobile clinic something he had once heard about from a village health team but long forgotten was right there, set up and buzzing with activity. For the Nagwere resident, it felt like a stroke of luck at just the right time.
Organized by the Uganda Youth and Adolescents Health Forum (UYAHF) under the German Doctors funded Inclusive and Equitable Health Care Services (IEHS) project, the mobile clinic is held quarterly to reach under served communities with essential medical services.
“Today, I’m so excited,” he said. “While returning from the market, I noticed the tents and came closer to see what was happening. When the nurses explained that they were treating patients, I didn’t hesitate. I joined immediately.”
For the past five months, Majaiti has suffered and endured severe pain in his hip, back, and lower abdomen, along with constant headaches. During the clinic visit, his blood pressure was checked and found to be dangerously high.
“I rarely go to health facilities,” he admitted. “And even when we want to go, we often don’t have money for medication. That’s when conditions get worse. I’m grateful that they discovered the high blood pressure in time and gave me medicine.”
Majaiti was also screened for a urinary tract infection (UTI), but the doctor advised that he return with his wife for further tests.
“It hurts me that she won’t receive treatment now,” he said. “The journey is long, and I wish they could give us medicine for both of us. But I understand they need to check her first.” Despite the challenges, Majaiti’s voice is filled with hope.
“I am so happy and grateful to the German doctors who brought this clinic to our village. It would have been difficult for us to reach a health facility. This is a great opportunity for people like us. Your service means everything to us and now, we have hope for a better, healthier life.”