A dream come true

Now to really make a difference!

I can hardly believe it. Dr Nick said that he had been approached by a community called Apaa to open a new health unit.  He initially said, “no” because it is so far away from Gulu, but he is now willing to do so if the funds are made available.

Apaa Anglican Church

 

The Short Story - Easy read

This unit would be in the jungle some 30 kilometers beyond Oberabic. There is no other health care. Let’s get the money and do it . This is our 2017 appeal. We need £2000. Please help either via Give as you Live using this GIVE AS YOU LIVE link, regular small donations (£1.00/month?) or a one off sum. Our bank details are at the bottom of this post.
 

The Long Story - if you have time.

In 2010, I visited Dr Onek, District Health Officer (DHO) Gulu and he said that if we wanted to do real good  in the North of Uganda as an independent health service provider, we needed to open new units as the population had moved after the war with the LRA into areas with no medical cover.

In September 2011,  I  accompanied an outreach clinic to the community of Apaa where  there was no health units. Suddenly people came out of a jungle and formed queues for antenatal, immunisations, HIV testing and general medical care. 


Lining up for antenatal

HIV Testing

A three month old baby was brought to me for a second opinion. He was very ill. It was apparent that without injected medication he had no hope. We took him in our transport to a hospital. If we had not been there he would have died.

 

 

I got to know Geoffrey (left), who translated for me, and visited his family. Once, when chatting about things in general, he said to me, “Our people get ill and die.” He then went on to talk about something else. That sentence had a devastating effect on me. Death is what follows if there is no health care and no transport.Something had to be done. We had a dream.  Later Carol and I attended a local council meeting in Apaa and developed a relationship with the area’s District Health Officer (DHO) with the intention of setting up a weekly clinic in this very needy area. The dream clarified. Now we have the opportunity to make the dream a reality.

This is our 2017 appeal. Please help us raise £2000 either via Give as you Live (please click the give as you live logo below to be taken to their giving page), regular small donations (£1.00/month?) or a one off sum.

If you are interested in donating a one off sum or would like to make regular donations, our bank details are as follows :
                     
                                       Nechells and Overseas Care Fund
                                       Account no :  00190468
                                       Sort code   :  30-90-95   


Alternatively, you can donate by cheque made payable to Nechells and Overseas Care Fund.


 

Extra Team Member

It is wonderful to report that Dr Nick and Fiona have been joined by Natasha Brice, a British “Nurse Educator”, who has been working now for some time moving around clinics, educating staff and reviewing their performances.

Natasha has also started a new clinic in the youth prison which she runs twice a week. This is very much needed.

 

 

Natasha teaching in a Health Unit

 

It is a bit late to say welcome to Natasha, but on behalf of Gulu Connection we want to say thank you for coming and we are so pleased that you are raising the standards of care in the health units.

Pete

Nick and Tessa latest news

Nick and Tessa, a wonderful couple who do amazing work for Gulu Connection,  have recently updated their blog. Please click on the link to have a read and find out about their recent exciting venture UgandaPanda

Gemma