Cervical Cancer Screening Brings Relief to Oruchinga Refugee Settlement.
Mugabirwe Doreen, a resident of Oruchinga Refugee Settlement in Isingiro District, she is happy after testing negative for cervical cancer during the Shared Action Africa family planning community outreach held in the settlement.
“I am very happy that I tested for cervical cancer and the results came out negative,” Doreen said. “Shared Action Africa came to our village and offered us free cervical cancer services. This has reduced my risk of getting the disease.”
She explained that before the outreach, many women in the community had no knowledge about cervical cancer. “We are so happy and glad to have received this wonderful blessing from Shared Action Africa. As village women, we did not know anything about cervical cancer. But now, because of the health education provided by the medical team, we know about the disease, how it spreads, and how we can mitigate it. We even know its symptoms, and we can easily run for help in case we realize it,” she said.
Doreen emphasized that the program not only gave her peace of mind about cervical cancer but also helped her identify other health issues. “I really bless the team because, in that process, I was diagnosed with infections, including UTIs. I was immediately given treatment, and the treatment was free of charge. I am sure that I am safe. God bless you,” she said.
According to Doreen, the outreach has transformed the way women in Oruchinga Settlement view their health. “We are now free from the fear of losing our lives. This program has given us hope and confidence,” she noted.
Her testimony highlights the importance of free healthcare services for vulnerable communities. With education, screening, and treatment combined, Shared Action Africa has not only empowered women in Oruchinga but also saved lives.