Uganda: Better Modern Services for the Disabled

21 September 2013

Doctors explain that about 80% of physical disabilities in Uganda that occur in children can be prevented, reduced or cured through timely interventions. Unfortunately, many still fail to receive the required services due to funds.

"It hurts to see that many children with minor disability that can be cured are left to die or suffer long-term disabilities because their parents are poor," noted Dr Paul Muwa of CoRSU hospital, Kisubi. One of the lucky children to receive a timely intervention recently is Gladys Nakankya.

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