By KT Reporter
George Fox University from the United States has partnered with the Lt Gen Paul Lokech Foundation to offer a free medical camp to communities in Kitgum District. The initiative aims to provide much-needed medical services, showcasing the power of partnership and philanthropy.
The three-day medical camp, running from June 3 to 5, 2025, is being held at Christ the King Church Grounds in Kitgum Municipality. The camp is offering a range of medical services, including physiotherapy, eye care, dental care, and more.
These services have been made possible through the collaboration between George Fox University and the Lt Gen Paul Lokech Foundation, with support from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Kitgum General Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital Kitgum, and Yotkom Medical Center Kitgum.
According to Nancy Lokech, Executive Director of the Lt Gen Paul Lokech Foundation and daughter of the late Lt Gen Paul Lokech, over 2050 people benefited from the camp within the first two days. She noted that the strong turnout reflects the high demand for such initiatives and the positive impact they have on community health.
Nancy also explained that the medical camp is a tribute to the legacy of the late Lt Gen Paul Lokech, a former Deputy Inspector General of Police who passed away in August 2021. She said her father had a deep passion for supporting healthcare for the underprivileged, and this initiative continues his philanthropic mission.
Jason Brumitt, Director of the Physiotherapy Program at George Fox University, highlighted that the camp is part of the university’s annual service trip to Uganda. Kitgum is the first stop on this trip, underlining the university’s commitment to supporting healthcare in underserved areas.
He noted that most patients seeking physiotherapy had minor, non-complex conditions that could be managed through exercise. Many of the cases were related to overuse or aging, underscoring the importance of preventive care and non-surgical interventions.
Beatrice Alanyo, one of the beneficiaries, shared her experience, saying she had lost hope of getting treatment for recurring waist pain due to a lack of access to affordable healthcare. Public health facilities had not attended to her because she could not afford the costs.
However, after receiving care at the free medical camp, she began to notice improvement in her condition. She appealed to the organizers to consider extending the camp so that more people, especially those from remote villages, could benefit-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
