Gulu Medical Camp 2023

The Gulu Medical Camp was held successfully on May 27th, 2023, at the Gulu Industrial Area, where a total of 2,102 people turned up to receive free medical services. Out of the total number of people who turned up, 1,531 were females, and 571 were males. The data collected from the medical camp has been analyzed, and the following are the key findings:

Eye Defects: Out of the 2,102 people who turned up, 548 were tested for eye defects, and 315 were diagnosed with eye defects. 27 people were diagnosed with other eye diseases, and 68 received reading glasses.

Malaria: 1,144 people were tested for malaria, and 193 tested positive. This finding indicates that malaria is still a significant health challenge in the region.

HIV: 1,891 people were tested for HIV 1/2, and 224 tested positive. Out of the 224 people who tested positive, 131 were receiving HIV treatment. The high number of people testing positive for HIV is a cause for concern, and there is a need for increased HIV awareness campaigns in the region.

Typhoid: 679 people were tested for typhoid, and 208 tested positive. Out of the 208 people who tested positive, 55 received typhoid treatment. The high number of people testing positive for typhoid indicates that there is a need for improved sanitation and hygiene practices in the region.

H. Pylori (Ulcers): 903 people were tested for H. Pylori (Ulcers), and 681 tested positive. Out of the 681 people who tested positive, 310 received treatment for ulcers (PUD), while 371 were not treated.

Respiratory Infections: 439 people were treated for respiratory infections, indicating that respiratory infections are a significant health challenge in the region.

Allergies and UTIs: 41 people were treated for allergies, and 609 were treated for UTIs.

Syphilis and Fungal Infections: 200 people were tested for syphilis, and 11 tested positive. However, no one received treatment for syphilis.
43 people were treated for fungal infections.