The Unseen Scars

ebook A Male Nurse's Struggle in Uganda

By SOLOMON mPANGA

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he Unseen Scars: A Male Nurse's Struggle in Uganda by Solomon Mpanga

They Called Us "Failed Men" – Until the System Failed Without Us

In the heart of Uganda's overwhelmed hospitals, a silent crisis rages—one of stigma, sacrifice, and systemic neglect. The Unseen Scars is a raw, unflinching memoir that pulls back the curtain on the untold struggles of male nurses in a profession that views them as outcasts.

Solomon Mpanga—a veteran nurse with over a decade of frontline experience—takes you inside the wards where:

  • Gender bias forces male nurses to prove their worth daily
  • Poverty wages leave healers unable to afford their own medical care
  • False accusations of misconduct hang like swords over careers
  • Sleep-deprived heroes make life-or-death decisions on 36-hour shifts
  • What Makes This Book Explosive?

  • Shocking Data: Reveals how Ugandan male nurses face 3x more disciplinary complaints than females—94% later proven false
  • Heart-Stopping Stories: From delivering babies in boda-boda ambulances to reusing gloves during Ebola outbreaks
  • Scientific Revelations: How chronic workplace discrimination physically rewires brains (backed by Harvard neuroscience studies)
  • Political Firebombs: Exposes how millions in healthcare funds vanish while nurses ration supplies
  • Who Needs to Read This?
    ✔ Healthcare Professionals – Understand the invisible battles your colleagues fight
    ✔ Policy Makers – Data-driven solutions to save Uganda's nursing workforce
    ✔ Feminists & Gender Advocates – The forgotten frontier of gender equality
    ✔ Every Compassionate Citizen – See healthcare through the eyes of those who hold dying hands

    Praise for The Unseen Scars
    "A masterpiece that will redefine how Africa views its healthcare workers" – Dr. Rebecca Katumba, Editor
    "Made me laugh, rage, and ultimately weep for a system broken by its own prejudice" – Uganda Nurses Union

    Why This Book Will Change You
    By the final chapter, you'll:

  • Never look at a nurse's uniform the same way again
  • Understand why 38% of Uganda's male nurses quit within 5 years
  • Know the true cost of healthcare corruption—measured in human lives

  • Includes Solomon's controversial 15-point plan to save Uganda's nursing profession—already sparking parliamentary debates.

    Book Details

  • Print Length: 240 pages
  • Publisher: SMIO-SMC Limited
  • Language: English
  • Want to Make an Even Bigger Impact?
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    I invite you to invest in hope, kindness, and transformation. Every dollar counts, and your support can feed a child, educate a future leader, and bring lasting change.

    Feeling Inspired to Give? Wire your contribution directly:

    Bank Details:
    Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank
    Bank Account Name: Solomon Mpanga
    Bank Account Number: 0100826492400

    Bank Address: Kampala, Uganda
    Swift Code : SCBLUGKA

    Every dollar you send goes directly to providing food, education, and resources to those who need it most.

    The Unseen Scars