Our Services

1. Patient Support & Education

  • Support Groups & Counseling:
    Organize regular peer support meetings where patients and families can share experiences, gain emotional support, and learn from each other. Offer one-on-one counseling sessions to help individuals cope with the physical and psychological challenges of lymphedema.

  • Awareness and Education Programs:
    Develop and distribute educational materials about lymphedema prevention, early detection, and self-care management. Host community seminars and workshops to dispel myths and promote understanding of the condition.

2. Medical Care and Referral Services

  • Screening and Early Diagnosis:
    Collaborate with local health centers to facilitate free or subsidized screening events. Provide guidelines and training for community health workers on early detection methods.

  • Referral Network:
    Establish a reliable referral system connecting patients with specialized healthcare facilities and trained professionals who can provide advanced care.

3. Healthcare Provider Training & Capacity Building

  • Professional Workshops:
    Organize training sessions for nurses, community health workers, and doctors on the latest lymphedema management techniques and best practices.

  • Resource Kits and Protocols:
    Develop and distribute standardized treatment and care protocols that can be used in local health centers, ensuring consistency and quality in patient care.

4. Advocacy & Policy Engagement

  • Policy Advocacy:
    Actively work with government bodies and health policymakers to secure better healthcare services, funding, and supportive policies for lymphedema patients.

  • Public Awareness Campaigns:
    Launch campaigns to raise the profile of lymphedema issues at the local, national, and international levels. Use media, social platforms, and community events to drive policy change.

5. Research, Data Collection, and Monitoring

  • Epidemiological Research:
    Support and collaborate on research projects to better understand the prevalence, challenges, and treatment outcomes for lymphedema in Uganda.

  • Data Tracking and Impact Evaluation:
    Maintain a registry of patients and outcomes to monitor the effectiveness of your programs, improve service delivery, and inform future strategies.

6. Resource Mobilization & Partnerships

  • Fundraising and Grants:
    Organize fundraising events and apply for grants to ensure sustainable financing for your programs. Highlight success stories and impact metrics to attract donor support.

  • Strategic Partnerships:
    Build collaborations with NGOs, governmental bodies, academic institutions, and international organizations to expand the reach and quality of services.

7. Community Outreach & Home-based Care

  • Outreach Programs:
    Bring services directly to communities in remote areas through mobile clinics and outreach teams. This ensures patients in underserved regions have access to essential care.

  • Home-based Care Initiatives:
    Develop programs that train family members and caregivers in providing daily care and managing lymphedema at home, ensuring continuity of care outside clinical settings.