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OVER 300 GET FREE MEDICAL SERVICES IN AMAANI COMMUNITY INITIATIVE'S KIREKA HEALTH CAMP. Kireka, Kira Municipality

Ssemaganda Moses Hope
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OVER 300 GET FREE MEDICAL SERVICES IN AMAANI COMMUNITY INITIATIVE'S KIREKA HEALTH CAMP.  Kireka, Kira Municipality
OVER 300 GET FREE MEDICAL SERVICES IN AMAANI COMMUNITY INITIATIVE'S KIREKA HEALTH CAMP. Kireka, Kira Municipality

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Amaani Community Initiative (ACI) conducted its Fourth Annual Community Health Camp in Kireka on 12 December 2025 as part of its ongoing community health programming. The outreach was organised during the Christmas season to support families to celebrate in good health and to encourage responsible living as communities prepare to enter the New Year.

 

Speaking during the outreach, Ms. Sandra Namarome, Board Chairperson of Amaani Community Initiative, explained that the health camp was implemented as part of ACI’s structured community health approach, aimed at promoting early health-seeking behaviour, preventive screening, and timely referral, while reinforcing the use of existing government health facilities for continued care.

 

Amaani Community Initiative is a Christian organisation anchored in the love of Jesus Christ, whose faith informs its commitment to serve communities with compassion, dignity, and integrity. During the Christmas season, the organisation expresses these values through practical service, including promoting health and well-being for all.

The health camp was implemented in a manner that complements routine facility-based services, creating an entry point for community members to access screening, basic treatment, health education, and referral, and strengthening linkages with nearby public health facilities.

 

Services provided during the outreach included screening for tuberculosis and respiratory illnesses, HIV, malaria, cervical cancer, pregnancy-related conditions, and urinary tract infections, as well as eye care services with treatment provided. Clients received treatment and medicines on site, while those requiring further care were referred to appropriate government health facilities.

 

Clinical services were led by health workers from Kira Health Centre IV, working in collaboration with Bweyogerere Health Centre III, with support from the Ministry of Health. Additional support was provided by the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), while Malaria Consortium Uganda supported malaria diagnosis and treatment through the provision of malaria testing kits and medicines.

 

 

A health worker from Kira Health Centre IV emphasised the importance of regular medical check-ups, noting that early detection and timely referral are essential for managing both communicable and non-communicable conditions. A resident who benefited from the outreach expressed appreciation for the availability of medicines and services, noting that the camp helped families address health concerns promptly.

 

The outreach reached over 300 community members, including adults and children. Commonly identified conditions included urinary tract infections and respiratory illnesses, while elevated blood pressure was noted among some clients. Health workers encouraged community members to maintain healthy weight, regular physical activity, adequate hydration, and routine health check-ups, particularly during the festive season.

The initiative contributes to advancing Good Health and Well-Being, reducing inequalities in access to essential health services, and strengthening partnerships, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—notably SDG 3, SDG 10, and SDG 17.

 

 

Amaani Community Initiative appreciates the collaboration of the Ministry of Health, and the support of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) and Malaria Consortium Uganda, as well as the contribution of local community leadership, volunteers, and community members whose participation made the outreach successful.

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