Roanoke-led project prepares to help children, health care providers in Uganda Evan Jones September 27, 2016 1 minute read A team from Jefferson College of Health Sciences will head to Uganda next month for a project to help health providers there — and to aid dozens of children dealing with a difficult condition, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Sisters Night Out battles cancerNext: Fashionista Roanoke hosts Roanoke Fashion Week 2016 Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026