Nakivale Refugee Settlement Medical Camp

Nakivale Refugee Settlement Medical Camp
Dates 15 Sep 2025 to .20 Sep 2025
Venue Naki Commons / Base Camp Zone
Time From 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Status Past

KAMACOS is organizing a medical camp in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Isingiro District, to deliver free healthcare to 8,000 refugees and host community members. Nakivale, home to over 180,000 displaced individuals, faces critical gaps in access to medical services. This initiative highlights the impact of cooperative-led healthcare in advancing Universal Health Coverage (SDG 3.8) and improving lives in underserved communities.

    • Recruitment of Volunteer Health Workers
      Mobilizing 20+ medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and lab technicians, to provide pro bono services.
    • Free Medical Treatment
      Diagnosis and treatment for common ailments and minor surgeries, targeting 8,000 beneficiaries.
    • Laboratory Testing
      Screening for HIV, TB, malaria, syphilis, and other infections, with confidential counseling and follow-up.
    • Health Education Sessions
      Interactive talks on disease prevention, maternal health, and responsible sexual behavior, reaching 20,000 individuals.
    • Referral Services
      Linking patients with specialized needs to government and nonprofit health facilities.
    • Follow-Up and Evaluation
      Post-treatment monitoring, especially for HIV-positive individuals and surgical cases, is necessary to ensure continuity of care.
    • Procurement of Medicines and Supplies
      Provision of essential drugs and diagnostic kits tailored to the camp’s health profile
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    Featured photos
    Patients are being attended to at an outreach camp

    Featured videos

    KAMACOS Activities, including a medical camp segment

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