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Organization	Whisper
Region	Uganda
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ProjectLeader	Veronika Cejpkova

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Whisper's Magical Children's Hospital is Uganda's third dedicated children's hospital. The hospital works 7 days a week, 24 hours a day; it specializes in emergencies, blood transfusions, and treating malnourished children. The hospital also provides free meals, nappies (diapers) and clean bedding daily. Each month the hospital treats around 1000 children. We treat children for a flat $10 fee, although about 260 patients a month are admitted and attended to without any fees at all

Challenge

Busoga Region in Uganda is one of the poorest places on earth, particularly in the countryside where salaries of $1 a day are typical. Many children suffer from sickle cell disease, HIV, tuberculosis, anaemia and malnourishment. The children who are the most ill come from disadvantaged economic and financial backgrounds and their families face daily struggles to survive.

Long-Term Impact

The project has been very successful based on the loving care that is provided to the patients and other beneficiaries. The project has treated over 7500 children in the last 9 months. This project generates enough income to cover the salaries of 39 staff members, including salaries for 3 doctors, clinical officers, 16 nurses, 2 nutritionists, cleaners, cooks and receptionists.