My Name is Regina, I am 22yrs from Namaiba Village, Nakisunga sub-county, Mukono District. I used to fall sick most of the times, a concerned neighbour who is also a peer educator from Royal Van Zanten advised me to visit their clinic for HIV blood test. I went to the IAA RVZ Mukono clinic in 2009 October and I was diagnosed HIV positive. I was enrolled in the HIV program and I was able to access free treatment.
In July 2010, I developed severe diarrhoea, fever and vomiting. I was rushed to the clinic in bad state. I could not walk, eat or drink. I was very weak and had lost hope in life. I knew I was going to die.
Royal Van Zanten management arranged for my transport and I was rushed to International Hospital Kampala Hope Ward. With support from IMF, I was treated, fed and well taken care of freely. I stabilized after a few days and was discharged in good condition. I can now walk and eat.
I thank Management of IMF, Royal Van Zanten management and the clinic staff for their support.
Regina’s mother had this to say:
I had lost hope. I thought my daughter was going to die but when I reached the hospital I knew she will survive. I thank the Management and all the staffs of hope ward for their spirit of hospitality.
‘IMF brought back hope that was lost.’
