A Wirtz pump uses a spiral tube to create air pressure in the spirals. This pressure pushes the water up the tube, so the more that it is pushed, the more water that it is able to push up.

Health care in rural Uganda is multifaceted. It becomes evident, through reviewing the vast amount of literature covering the subject, that a comprehensive understanding of the health beliefs, barriers to healthcare access, and the intricate interplay of traditional medicine is essential to reduce the disparities in health outcomes currently seen in the region.