Africa-Press – Uganda. C-Care Uganda has partnered with Hope Against Malaria and several community stakeholders to roll out a comprehensive three-month malaria prevention and treatment project in Namuwongo, Kampala’s second-largest slum.
The initiative prioritizes pregnant women and children under five, who remain the most vulnerable to malaria-related complications.
Home to an estimated 15,000 residents, Namuwongo grapples with poor drainage, stagnant water, and limited access to quality healthcare — factors that contribute to some of the highest malaria infection rates in the city.
“At C-Care, our mission extends far beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics,” said Azhar Sundhoo, CEO of C-Care. “True healthcare means building resilient communities and ensuring every individual, regardless of socio-economic standing, has the right to live free from preventable suffering. When malaria’s grip loosens, the entire community thrives.”
Under this initiative, C-Care will deliver malaria screening, testing, and treatment through its Foundation Clinic. The organization will also provide rapid diagnostic kits, anti-malarial medication, and lead the training of local health workers and volunteers — a move aimed at sustaining community-led prevention and care.
The project, dubbed Hope Against Malaria, is made possible through a $10,000 grant awarded to the Rotaract Club of Kampala Muyenga Breeze, with support from Malaria Partners International — a Rotary International-affiliated organization focused on malaria eradication in Africa.
“We commend the Rotaract Club of Kampala Muyenga Breeze for spearheading this effort and successfully securing the grant,” said Eva Kagona, Programmes Manager at Malaria Partners Uganda. “This initiative aligns with our broader goal of mobilizing Rotarians in the global fight against malaria.”
According to Prudence Asobola, Project Manager at C-Care Foundation, the program comes at a critical time.
“Every day, over 14 children in Uganda die from malaria — many without receiving treatment or even documentation. Pregnant women face a 29% risk of infection and related complications. Through this project, we are mobilizing the Namuwongo community by training health workers, distributing mosquito nets, and offering preventive therapy and antenatal care. We aim to create a one-stop centre where mothers can access tools and support to protect themselves and their children.”
As part of the intervention, the Namuwongo Community Health Initiative will distribute 1,000 insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) to pregnant women and families with young children.
Mobile clinics will bring free screening, diagnosis, and treatment directly to the community, while quarterly household follow-ups will ensure proper ITN usage and continued behavioral change.
The initiative is expected to directly benefit 1,000 residents and reach more than 20,000 people across Namuwongo and neighboring areas such as Bukasa, Kisugu, and Muyenga through education and awareness campaigns.
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