By Denis Okello (denis.okello@vol.co.ug)
Lira
Lira district health officer Dr. Patrick Buchan Ocen has revealed that the district is registering success in the fight against elephantiasis and hydroceles.
Ocen while addressing donors from America and Sweden who offered funding to Sight Savers said that he is supporting the fight against neglected tropical diseases at Barapwo health center III in Lira City West division adding that the support from the donors has greatly boosted the fight against these diseases.
Ocen said such support should continue to aid the fight against the diseases
Dr. Anthony Wani the country director, Sight Savers International commended Lira district for their support to them in fighting neglected tropical diseases.
He said they have begun training health workers of Lira district on management of hydroceles and elephantiasis to offer care and support to patients suffering from the same.
Patrick Joe Ogang who has been suffering from hydroceles for the last 10 years said he faced several challenges ranging from pain, intimidation and lack of resources.
Ogang encouraged people suffering from hydroceles to seek treatment to free themselves from the disease.
