Psychiatric Clinical Officer Nancy Mwebesa was given a memorable send-off by her friends and colleagues at Kisiizi Hospital at the end of June. After a lifetime working in Ugandan healthcare, Nancy is taking a well-deserved retirement. She won’t be going too far away, however, as we hear that she is going to make her home […]
The value of mental health outreach into the communities of rural Uganda was demonstrated again this week as the team from Kagando Hospital, led by PCO Joseph Wakabo, held an outreach clinic at Kinyamaseke, supported by Jamie’s Fund. Kinyamaseke is 12km from Kagando Hospital which can take up to an hour, travelling by car on […]
The Castle Singers, a Heswall choir, gave a concert in support of Jamie’s Fund in Heswall URC Church at the end of April. It was an enjoyable evening with a light and varied programme including the old Flanders and Swan song “The Gas Man Cometh” and a spirited modern rendition of “To God be the […]
https://jamiesfund.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG-20190426-WA0006-1.jpg488912Jenny Smithhttps://jamiesfund.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jf-logo-2017.pngJenny Smith2019-05-07 16:12:212019-05-07 16:19:28Concert raises over a thousand pounds
In the UK we occasionally ask the doctor to visit us at home, if we are particularly ill. In Uganda a home visit from the doctor would be very unusual, certainly outside a city. In rural areas your options are limited. There may be a local traditional healer but if you want to use “so-called” […]
A recent UN report from the Human Rights Council (2017) focused on mental health provision around the world, and stated that public policies continue to neglect the importance of the conditions that lead to poor mental health. These include violence, disempowerment, social exclusion and isolation, breakdown of communities, and poverty. Health care in general can […]
A LEGEND RETIRES!
/in News, Uncategorized /by Jenny SmithPsychiatric Clinical Officer Nancy Mwebesa was given a memorable send-off by her friends and colleagues at Kisiizi Hospital at the end of June. After a lifetime working in Ugandan healthcare, Nancy is taking a well-deserved retirement. She won’t be going too far away, however, as we hear that she is going to make her home […]
Community Outreach
/in News, Uncategorised /by Jenny SmithThe value of mental health outreach into the communities of rural Uganda was demonstrated again this week as the team from Kagando Hospital, led by PCO Joseph Wakabo, held an outreach clinic at Kinyamaseke, supported by Jamie’s Fund. Kinyamaseke is 12km from Kagando Hospital which can take up to an hour, travelling by car on […]
Concert raises over a thousand pounds
/in News, Uncategorised /by Jenny SmithThe Castle Singers, a Heswall choir, gave a concert in support of Jamie’s Fund in Heswall URC Church at the end of April. It was an enjoyable evening with a light and varied programme including the old Flanders and Swan song “The Gas Man Cometh” and a spirited modern rendition of “To God be the […]
Home Visiting
/in News, Uncategorised /by Jenny SmithIn the UK we occasionally ask the doctor to visit us at home, if we are particularly ill. In Uganda a home visit from the doctor would be very unusual, certainly outside a city. In rural areas your options are limited. There may be a local traditional healer but if you want to use “so-called” […]
Living with Poverty
/in News, Uncategorised /by Jenny SmithA recent UN report from the Human Rights Council (2017) focused on mental health provision around the world, and stated that public policies continue to neglect the importance of the conditions that lead to poor mental health. These include violence, disempowerment, social exclusion and isolation, breakdown of communities, and poverty. Health care in general can […]