Ugandan health examines 2,600 with help from Romania
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Dumitrița Bobină, a head nurse from MedLife Hyperclinic in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and her daughter Patricia travelled to Uganda to provide medical evaluations to 2,600 people.
They joined a team of 17 people who visited the Iganga and Nkuringo regions of Uganda between August 3rd and 27th, during the country’s cool season. The Romanian team conducted tests for malaria, syphilis, HIV, blood sugar, Helicobacter pylori, and typhoid fever, often relying on tests provided by Ugandan doctors.
The mission was funded by approximately 40,000 euros in donations, covering the cost of tests and paying local medical professionals, whose monthly salaries average around 480 lei (Romanian currency). Dumitrița noted that many Ugandans lack access to healthcare due to financial constraints, as a single medical visit can cost a month’s wages. She also observed that despite limited resources, the people she met often appeared healthier than many Romanians.
Dumitrița found that many Ugandan patients had intestinal parasites but fewer instances of heart disease, menopause symptoms, or joint pain. She attributed this to their active lifestyles, simple diets rich in vegetables, and sufficient sleep. The team also noted the strong family values and community spirit within the Ugandan villages, which contributed to the overall wellbeing of the population. Dumitrița and Patricia plan to return to Uganda next year to continue their work and reconnect with the people they met.
