At Medcare we are dedicated to providing health and social care to thousands of sick, desperately poor, Ugandan children

The aims of the charity Medcare are to ensure health equalities for sick, vulnerable, deprived children in the developing world through medical and social care and provide them with the knowledge that they are loved by others and by God. The main focus of our work is a dedicated children's medical centre, called Wellspring situated in Uganda in in the village of Kamutuuza, 60 miles south of Kampala, serving half a million children within a 20 mile radius of the centre.

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For many children in Uganda health care is often unobtainable, unaffordable and/or inaccessible. We can only continue to provide this life saving care with your help.

Wellspring Medical Centre

Wellspring provides health and social care to children under the age of 18 years living within a 20 mile radius of the centre, of which there are half a million children.

Our Projects

Medcare’s present projects aim to provide improved medical and social care to disabled, marginalized children in rural Uganda.

CBR Outreach at St Monica Birongo Health Centre

On 22nd November 2023, the Wellspring physiotherapists went on CBR outreach to the St Monica Birongo Health Centre. Around 100 villagers, together with health centre staff, attended a seminar on the nature of disabilities and the needs of children suffering with disabilities. The children attended were assessed as to their rehabilitation needs, and 34 children with cerebral palsy were put on the CBR physiotherapist lists for rehabilitation and social care. These outreaches are to take ...

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If you are passionate about caring for disadvantaged children why not join Medcare's team of volunteers...

Run your own coffee morning, host a charity lunch, enlist in a fun run, propose a dress down day!
Come and help in one of Medcare's bigger fund raising events and have fun with the rest of the team.
Join one of our Uganda trips and use your skills to help the children.
Learn how to make presentations to persuade others of the needs of Ugandan children.

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How to donate...

A little money can go a long way in Uganda. The smallest donation toward the running of the Medical Centre will go a long way in saving the lives of these children. You can donate as much or a little as you wish.

Make it worth more

If you are a UK tax payer, we can reclaim the tax you have already paid on your donation. A £10 gift from you will be worth £12 to Medcare. This is an easy way to ensure your contribution has maximum effect where it matters; on the children of Uganda.

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