The Mbale District NRM District Chairman, and City Businessman, Mr. Wambogo Moses has Applauded the Speaker of the parliament Of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Anitor Annet Among, City Businessman, Dr. Sudir Ruparelia As Ruparelia Foundation Bukedea Eye Camp Starts With A Massive Turn Up.
While speaking before the media today morning, Wambogo thanked the speaker of parliament of Uganda for always lobbying for the community and the whole nation at large.
"Speaker Among is extra ordinary, she has extremely played her part as a leader, this medical Eye camp has not only benefited the natives of Bukedea District, but also other people from as far as Lira and Amdat. I arrived here very early in the morning, but by 8am, the place had over 5,000 people"- Wambogo.
Wambogo has further thrown his weight behind the programme, underscoring its role in complementing public health efforts and bringing services closer to underserved populations, he thanks Dr. Sudir for the initiative.
"Let me take this moment to thanks Dr Sudir for such Initiatives like the Bukedea eye camp, they are so essential in bridging healthcare gaps, especially in regions where specialised services remain scarce and unaffordable"-Wambogo.
Beyond the medical impact, the camp carries deep emotional significance. It is being held in memory of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, whose legacy of philanthropy continues to inspire community-focused initiatives across Uganda.
For many beneficiaries, however, the impact goes beyond treatment. It is the chance to see again. To work again. To live with dignity.
And for a community long underserved, that transformation is nothing short of life-changing
It should be noted that today, 25th March, 2026, the Ruparelia Foundation officially launched a massive free eye care camp in Bukedea District, targeting at least 7,000 beneficiaries in a three-day medical outreach.
Held at Bukedea Teaching Hospital, the camp has drawn hundreds of residents from across the Teso sub-region and beyond, all seeking specialised eye treatment that is often out of reach due to cost and limited access to healthcare facilities.
The initiative, organised in partnership with Mulago National Referral Hospital and healthcare provider C-Care, is offering a wide range of services including eye screening, cataract surgeries, and free distribution of corrective glasses for both adults and children.
Medical experts at the camp say the outreach is critical in tackling Uganda’s growing burden of preventable blindness, particularly in rural communities where many patients live with untreated conditions such as cataracts and refractive errors.
“For many people here, this is the only opportunity to access specialised eye care,” one of the health workers noted, highlighting the financial barriers that often prevent patients from seeking treatment in major hospitals.
Organisers estimate that hundreds of patients will undergo life-changing surgical procedures during the camp, while thousands more will receive diagnosis and medication, interventions that could significantly improve their quality of life.
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