In a pioneering collaboration between academia and humanitarian outreach, Victoria University — Kampala will play a central role in the upcoming Rajiv Ruparelia Eye Camp scheduled for late March 2026.
Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof Lawrence Muganga, the university announced it would deploy 80 health sciences students — including nurses, midwives, and pharmacy trainees — to work alongside medical teams during the three‑day camp at Bukedea Teaching Hospital in Bukedea District.
Speaking at the launch event, Prof Muganga described the outreach as a living tribute to the late Rajiv Ruparelia’s legacy of service, adding that it reflects the belief that education and community engagement must intersect for true societal impact. “These are the things Rajiv would have loved to see… Education begins with the ability to see the world clearly,” he said.
Vice Chancellor Prof Lawrence Muganga
Prof Muganga highlighted that many of the participating students originate from Eastern Uganda, including Bukedea and surrounding districts, meaning the initiative will benefit not only the community but also future healthcare professionals with practical experience in real‑world settings.
This collaboration underscores Victoria University’s strategic focus on experiential learning, as students will perform clinical tasks under supervision, support patient examinations, assist in dispensing medication, and participate actively in surgery preparation and aftercare — giving them invaluable hands‑on training beyond classroom theory.
Prof Muganga also praised the Ruparelia family for their longstanding support of education, noting their role in facilitating scholarship opportunities and broader community upliftment programmes that enable bright but vulnerable students to access higher education.
By bridging academic preparation with public service, Victoria University is setting a model for how institutions can contribute to sustainable healthcare outcomes while preparing future professionals for the challenges of public health delivery.
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