For Ugandan nurse, treating neglected elderly is God’s work

(2 Sep 2025)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omunkore, Uganda – 19 November 2024
1. Various of nurse Winnie Katwesigye getting on and riding on back of motorcycle

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muhanga, Uganda – 21 November 2024
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Winnie Katwesigye, Nurse, Reach One Touch One Ministries:
"Most of the parts are in hilly areas where most of our seniors are staying, in those hilly places."

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omurutare, Uganda – 19 November 2024
3. Wide of motorcycle
4. Drone shot of motorcycle ++MUTE AT SOURCE++

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muhanga, Uganda – 21 November 2024
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Winnie Katwesigye, Nurse, Reach One Touch One Ministries:
"I use a Boda Boda (motorcycle taxi) where it can reach. But if it can’t, I stop it and I foot (walk). So, I foot to those places."

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omurutare, Uganda – 19 November 2024
6. Mid of nurse walking up hill
7. Tight shot of nurse’s feet

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muhanga, Uganda – 21 November 2024
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Winnie Katwesigye, Nurse, Reach One Touch One Ministries:
"During my secondary school, I would love to see nurses, the work they would do. And I was like, `Oh, God. If I can also be like a nurse.’ And I found God was the answer to my prayers. Yes."

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omurutare, Uganda – 19 November 2024
9. Mid of nurse walking up hill

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rutarabana, Uganda – 20 November 2024
10. Mid of nurse checking blood pressure (NATS)

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muhanga, Uganda – 21 November 2024
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Winnie Katwesigye, Nurse, Reach One Touch One Ministries:
"My job, I do drug refills for the seniors, for those with chronic illnesses. I health educate them, during their fellowships, on different conditions."

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omurutare, Uganda – 19 November 2024
12. Wide photo of nurse talking to elders
13. Wide of nurse taking woman’s blood pressure

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muhanga, Uganda – 21 November 2024
14. SOUNDBITE (English) Winnie Katwesigye, Nurse, Reach One Touch One Ministries:
"I do medical procedures, like catheterization. And I also check their vitals, especially blood pressure and blood glucose, in order to prevent complications. And I also check their hygiene and counsel them on dieting."

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omunkore, Uganda – 19 November 2024
15. Various of nurse taking blood pressure (NATS)
16. Wide of nurse washing hands at outdoor water tank

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muhanga, Uganda – 21 November 2024
17. SOUNDBITE (English) Winnie Katwesigye, Nurse, Reach One Touch One Ministries:
"My seniors, their reaction is that they are always happy when they see me."

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omukayaga, Uganda – 20 November 2024
18. Various of nurse with elderly couple

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muhanga, Uganda – 21 November 2024
19. SOUNDBITE (English) Winnie Katwesigye, Nurse, Reach One Touch One Ministries:
"Elders or people who are getting old should also be considered as people, not to be neglected."

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omukayaga, Uganda – 20 November 2024
20. Wide of woman chasing ant on ground

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muhanga, Uganda – 21 November 2024
21. SOUNDBITE (English) Winnie Katwesigye, Nurse, Reach One Touch One Ministries:
"I was called by God to love and serve. So, my passion is for me to be a nurse, especially to take care of those elders who can’t take care of themselves."

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Omukayaga, Uganda – 20 November 2024
22. Tight of woman chasing ant on ground

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muhanga, Uganda – 21 November 2024
23. SOUNDBITE (English) Winnie Katwesigye, Nurse, Reach One Touch One Ministries:
"I’m always happy and I love my job."

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