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Sudanese Doctors Offer Free Care to Refugees in Uganda

2/6/2026

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Story summary

Sudanese doctors rebuild their careers in Kampala by providing free medical care to refugees and locals.
Shimaa Mahmoud, a dentist at Alsalam Clinic, treats patients who cannot afford dental care.
Since the 2023 Sudanese war began, nearly 100,000 have fled to Uganda, which hosts about 1.8 million refugees.
Adrig Ibrahim, another doctor, co-founded the clinic to support Sudanese and Ugandans, offering two days of free treatment for refugees.

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Story summary

Sudanese doctors rebuild their careers in Kampala by providing free medical care to refugees and locals.
Shimaa Mahmoud, a dentist at Alsalam Clinic, treats patients who cannot afford dental care.
Since the 2023 Sudanese war began, nearly 100,000 have fled to Uganda, which hosts about 1.8 million refugees.
Adrig Ibrahim, another doctor, co-founded the clinic to support Sudanese and Ugandans, offering two days of free treatment for refugees.