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Ending the Stigma: Graves' Disease

Kotido District, Northern Uganda
Posted Jan 2025
The Story

Grace struggled for over 3 years with unexplained weight loss, tremors, and bulging eyes. In her village, she was stigmatized and accused of witchcraft due to her physical appearance. She was unable to work or care for her children. Healthlinks CSR team identified her during a rural outreach camp. She was immediately referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital under our full sponsorship. After 6 months of treatment, her thyroid levels have normalized, and she has regained her weight and confidence. She is now advocating for others in her community to seek medical help.


Impact

Grace has returned to farming and can now support her 3 children.

Patient Profile
Grace A.
34 Years Old • Severe Hyperthyroidism
Treatment Timeline
JAN 10, 2025

Identified at Kotido Medical Camp

JAN 15, 2025

Transported to Kampala for Specialist Review

FEB 01, 2025

Started Anti-Thyroid Medication

JUNE 20, 2025

Fully Recovered - Discharged to Local Monitoring