Uganda 101
In many parts of Uganda, what is the most common way people travel short distances?
walking
what org operates the clinic in Bududa, Uganda
FIMRC
What is the term for the spread of a disease across multiple countries or continents?
Pandemic
Fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches—common during the winter months.
flu
What is one common source of income for many people living in rural Uganda?
Farming / agriculture
what type of healthcare does FIMRC provide at Bududa
Mostly outpatient care
What virus attacks the immune system and is commonly tested for at the FIMRC Uganda site?
HIV
Frequent urination, extreme thirst, and high blood sugar levels.
Diabetes
What language is widely spoken in Uganda alongside English?
Luganda
name one major service provided at the Bududa clinic besides general medical visits
maternity care, HIV testing / counseling, Health education
What mosquito-borne disease is one of the leading causes of illness in many African countries, including Uganda?
Malaria
Yellowing of the skin and eyes, fatigue, and dark urine.
Hepatitis / liver disease / jaundice
What is the name of the popular motorcycle taxi commonly used in Uganda for transportation?
Boda boda
FIMRC’s clinic in Bududa includes a 24/7 ward specifically dedicated to what type of care?
Maternity care
What is the term used to describe factors like access to food, clean water, education, and housing that influence a person’s health?
Social determinants of health
Fever, chills, sweating, and fatigue that come in cycles after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Malaria