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Water
Water
Contaminated water is the number one cause of death in developing countries. So many diseases are water-born, and with limited medical care, are often deadly. In rural Uganda, water is carried to a home in large jugs from a borehole that is often a long distance from the home. All of the water a family uses is carried in this way; water for drinking, cooking, bathing and washing clothes. Digging a borehole at every school or church would serve thousands of people at a cost of about $8,000.
Deworming
Deworming
After learning that so many Ugandans suffered from worms we began by treating children in the churches. After one year, we asked if it had made a difference. One pastor said, “I normally bury 1-2 children a month and since we started the worming medicine, I haven’t buried a single child.” The worms come from animals and other unsanitary conditions around the homes but can be treated every 6 months with a pill costing 12 cents. Saving a life with 24 cents a year is a program we can’t ignore.
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Nutrition
Nutrition
Critical to the health of an individual is the value of the food they eat. Knowing the nutritional value is important and takes training. Often families feed their children food that is less expensive and fills the stomach, but provides very limited nourishment. Malnourishment has been a problem and pregnant women and children obviously suffer the most. Sending trained workers into communities through the church will be beneficial. FOCUS On Uganda also hopes to continue to take teams to bring awareness to this issue.
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