TB is one of the leading causes of morbitity and mortality in Uganda, especially in patients co-infected with HIV/AIDS. The Ugandan Ministry of Health estimates that there are on average 80,000 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Uganda every year. It can be difficult to diagnose and needs specialist input to obtain the diagnosis and rehabilitate the patient. An example of how Hope Ward helps in this situation is Matte.
When Matte was admitted he weighed 15kgs and was close to death. With input from Hope Wards surgeon, Dr Galukande and Dr Price he was diagnosed with abdominal TB and started on treatment. With a careful re-feeding regime and proper treatment he made an excellent recovery. After 2.5 months, he was discharged home having gained 10kgs.
Thank you for your LOVE and support to Matte, but keep on visiting him in his village as some parents are very ignorant and he may be under fed, it was a miracle, Matte is my OB (HOPE WARD OLD BOYS),
Sirikale