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 Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026