Officials of the Rotaract Club of Kampala Muyenga Breeze and C-Care Uganda pause for a photo during the launch held in Kampala recently
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I C-Care Uganda, which is affiliated to International Hospital Kampala (IHK’s), has partnered with Hope Against Malaria in a three-month malaria prevention and treatment project target Namuwongo, Kampala’s second-largest slum.
The crusade will particularly be against low productivity, caused by the Malaria epidemic in Namuwongo, which is home to about 15,000 residents.
The campaign, dubbed: “Namuwongo Community Health Initiative” and unveiled recently at IHK, Kampala, will lead to distribution of 1,000 insecticide-treated nets to pregnant women and families with children under five, among other efforts.
According to Eva Kagona, the programmes Manager at Malaria Partners Uganda, the project is funded by a $10,000 grant secured by the Rotaract Club of Kampala Muyenga Breeze with support from Malaria Partners International.
“This area continues to register some of the highest malaria rates in the city due to poor drainage, stagnant water, and minimal health infrastructure,” she said, adding that the initiative seeks to reduce the burden of malaria, particularly among pregnant women and children under five.
She said that the disease burden has affected the productivity of young people, who spend long hours in health care centers.
“Mobile clinics will offer free screening, diagnosis, and treatment directly within the community. Quarterly household follow-ups will also help ensure proper ITN usage, monitor outcomes, and connect families to support networks for ongoing health and behavior change,” she noted.
The project is expected to directly benefit 1,000 individuals and indirectly reach over 20,000 people across Namuwongo and nearby areas such as Bukasa, Kisugu, and Muyenga through awareness and education campaigns.
“We believe that true healthcare is about building resilient communities, fostering environments where every individual, regardless of their socio-economic standing, has the fundamental right to health and a life free from preventable suffering,” said Azhar Sundhoo, the C-Care CEO.
He added that this initiative is an investment in health, in education, economic stability, and in the very fabric of society. “When malaria’s grip loosens, the entire community thrives.”
Prudence Asobola, Project Manager at C-Care Foundation said that every day, over fourteen children die from malaria in Uganda many without treatment or documentation.
She further said that pregnant women are especially vulnerable, with over 29% at risk of infection and complications.
“Through this project, we’re mobilising the Namuwongo community by training health workers, distributing mosquito nets, and providing preventive therapy and antenatal care,” she said.
Asobola added that they will create a one-stop centre where mothers can access the tools and support needed to protect themselves and their children from malaria.
C-Care’s contribution to the initiative includes malaria screening, testing, and treatment through the C-Care Foundation Clinic. The organisation will provide rapid diagnostic kits, anti-malarial drugs, and oversee the training of local health workers and volunteers to equip them with essential skills in malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for sustainable impact.
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