Testimonial: Issack Sengooba

“Before HAC began bringing health services to our people, it was bad. Here in Lwabalega, people had difficulty getting healthcare and medications because of a lack of money for transport. Now, those who were hiding their HIV status are experiencing reduced stigma, and are taking their drugs regularly. When they see others getting tested, talking with health workers and taking ART drugs, they also feel less fear and do the same.”

“The community perceives the outreach clinics positively. People can now save the money they used to have to pay for transport, and the time they would take to go far away. Plus, they are getting the chance to really interact with the health workers — unlike in the past when they would have to rush their appointments because the boda boda (motorcycle taxi) was waiting.”

“Before, when people got infected, they thought that they were going to die. However, the doctors say that my friends can live much longer as long as they keep following the instructions of the health workers and taking their medications. You are giving people the future.”

–Issack Sengooba, Fisherman
Lwabalega, Kalangala District, Uganda