Role of international rescue committee (IRC) in health service delivery in Uganda: a case study of Mucwini sub- county, Kitgum district.

Abstract

This dissertation explores the role of IRC in health service delivery in the conflict zone, examining the activities of the organization in Mucwini Sub County Kitgum district. The study was based on analysis of primary and secondary data about the role of IRC in health service delivery in the conflict zone. The study used both descriptive and explanatory research design. Data was collected by use of questionnaires, interviews and observation. Random sampling was used to select the respondents from, among the district and all beneficiaries. The findings from the research were in position to show the approximate contributions of IRC in health service delivery in the conflict zone. The conclusion of the study shows that health service delivery by IRC to people in northern Uganda need to be improved for it to give satisfaction to the targeted area. This can be achieved by the government giving more support to the organization not only in finance but also in man power. However, to sum it all the organization has achieved some of its objective that is to say peace is now availing in the region and some people are now moving free because of IRC.