2018 - Buyaga, Bulambuli disctrict of Uganda [Africa]

We  decided to set up our first medical clinic on the continent of Africa,  in the fall of 2018. We chose Buyaga town in the Bulambuli district of  Uganda. Our desire was to help the extremely needy people there, as well  as Hannah Christian Aid which has a campground and a nice mission  there.

Our  team consisted of about 15 people from the United States and one from  Romania. We performed eye exams on about 1300 patients and dispensed  about 1000 pairs of prescription or reading glasses, as well as over 850  pairs of sunglasses. We treated many with dry eyes, allergies and  infections. We also saw many people blind from cataracts, including  several kids under the age of 14 which were blind due to severe  congenital cataracts.

We  left a fully equipped eye exam lane standing for future clinics, as well  as over 11,000 pairs of glasses. We are praying for equipment and  finances for a future cataract clinic, so we can help the many blind  kids and adults in that area.