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 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026