What happens when a Patient Can’t Afford Care? Our Promise and Your Impact.
In the quiet villages surrounding Nambi Health Centre, families face hard choices every day. A fever in a child, persistent pain in an elder, or the need for ongoing medicine to manage diabetes or hypertension - these are not just medical issues; they are moments that test a family's resources.
For many in rural Uganda, the question is not "Do I need care?" but "Can we afford it right now?" At Nambi we start with a simple promise: no one is turned away due to lack of funds. It is right there in our mission, and it is the foundation of everything we do. Our Promise in Action. When someone walks through our doors, or we reach them through outreach, the care comes first. We provide consultations, tests, medicines and follow-up without asking for payment upfront if it is not possible. Patients who can contribute offer a minimal fee to help keep the clinic running. Those who cannot? We treat them fully, just the same.
This sliding-scale approach keeps care accessible while honouring the dignity of every person who needs us. But rural life means challenges beyond the clinic walls. Distance, transport costs or the need for specialised tests at a regional hospital can create barriers even when our doors are open.
That is when our promise extends further. Take cases like severe or persistent conditions that require advanced diagnostics. We coordinate referrals to places like Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, helping bridge the gap so patients get the next level of care without delay. These steps - often supported by donor funds - turn potential roadblocks into paths forward.
“Every contribution helps us say “yes” more easily and more often”
The Real Impact of Your Support
When donations flow in, they don’t just fund supplies or equipment, they make our promise sustainable.
They allow us to:
Keep essential medicines stocked for chronic conditions that need daily management.
Cover the costs of referrals and transport when a local solution is not enough.
Expand outreach so more people get free screenings and education before small issues become big ones.
Every contribution helps us say "yes" more easily and more often. It means a mother can get prenatal checks without worry, a farmer can manage hypertension to stay working, or a child can receive treatment for malaria without the family facing impossible choices.
We do not see donors as distant helpers – we see you as partners standing with us. Your support does not “save” us; it strengthens the community we serve together, helping families heal, thrive and build healthier futures.
If you have ever wondered what your gift could mean in a place like rural Uganda, know this: It directly upholds our promise that care is for everyone, no matter their circumstances.
Healing hands. Caring hearts. And thanks to you – real impact.
Help us keep this promise for more families.
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