A few years ago Charcoal House funded the desperately needed renovation of a clinic in Uganda that had fallen into a bad state and the director, Dr. Thembo was no longer able to adequately service the local people. Thanks to Dr. Thembo's energy, determination, and vision they have seen it return to being a welcoming and efficient clinic. But he has an even bigger plan for this resource. Read below about the amazing things they are doing with their current resources and what they need to serve even more effectively in their community. RESUSCITATING A 21-YEAR-OLD MAN USING CHARCOAL Ebenezer SDA health center III is a Community private not for profit health facility located in the hard to reach area on the slopes of Mount Rwenzori in Ntandi Town council-Bundibugyo district western Uganda that was started by pastor Thor in 2005 to create a more equal health care in this underserved community of Ntandi community. The facility begun with providing outpatient services up to when it was upgraded to a health centre three after having registered with Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) that governs the faith-based health units/facilities in Uganda and this was done in collaboration with Bundibugyo local government and the ministry of health Uganda. This health facility has a catchment population of 21,493 people as set by the district biostatistician. Currently the facility receives 500 patients at Out Patient department (OPD) and 320 patients at In Patient Department on monthly basis. Patient In Clinic in Uganda We received a 21year old a few days ago at Ebenezer SDA Health Centre III who was very unconscious after he had taken organophosphate poisoning. His parents and a group of about 40 community members who had come with him were expecting bad news. Patient was received at the Accident and Emergency room. The A and E nurse together with doctor successfully passed the naso gastric tube. We prepared the charcoal solution from charcoal powder and passed it through the tube. After 30mins patient started gaining consciousness later he work up and we maintained him on charcoal solution orally until he was fully conscious. Uganda Clinic Above is the charcoal that was used. In the other image the medical team is seen with the patient (middle) upon discharge. Conclusion:
  1. Charcoal is a powerful and miraculous natural remedy.
  2. Entire community has known usefulness of charcoal
  3. God’s name Has been praised for the miracle through charcoal.
Recommendation: Life style center needs to be started here to rescue God’s children. A four roomed house that is self-contained can start as a sanitarium. Below is a shortlist for the basic new operating theatre equipment:
  • Anesthesia machine (1)
  • Operating table (2)
  • Oxygen cylinders (4)
  • Operating lamp (1)
  • Suction machine (2)
  • Autoclave (4)
  • CBC machine (1)
  • Medical stretchers (4)
  • Trolleys (5)
And the basic equipment for the post operative wards are:
  • Patient beds (25)
  • Drip stands (25)
  • Screen curtains (5)
Total Funding Needed: $59,000