Health, Child Nutrition
We offer guidance and assistance on health, nutrition, and social care to children, their families, and the broader community, empowering them with the necessary knowledge and resources to lead healthy lifestyles.
Namuwongo faces severe challenges with limited access to clean drinking water and poor sanitation infrastructure. The area’s open muddy channels, where wastewater and rubbish accumulate, contribute to the breeding of disease-carrying mosquitoes and rats. This situation exacerbates the prevalence of diseases like typhoid, cholera, HIV/AIDS, other STDs, malaria, malnutrition, and tuberculosis.
Due to financial constraints, families predominantly rely on inexpensive food staples such as Matooke, cassava, beans, and maize, as meat, fish, eggs, and fruit are often unaffordable. Consequently, many families only manage one meal a day, sacrificing others to meet rent or other essential expenses.
Addressing these health and nutrition challenges, alongside improving access to social care, is pivotal in combating poverty in Namuwongo. Our interventions in these areas aim to enhance the well-being of the children, families, and the wider community we serve.
Nutrition
Ensuring that children are adequately nourished is essential for their learning and academic performance. That’s why all children supported through education by UHfH receive two nutritious meals daily, which, for many, are their only meals of the day.
Moreover, we prioritize access to clean and safe drinking water for all students and staff at UHfH school by maintaining a water tank on the premises. This initiative further supports the health and well-being of our school community.
Health and Medical Care
We facilitate access to essential medical care for children supported by UHfH, offering consultations and medications for common illnesses like malaria, typhoid, and bacterial infections.
Promoting good health among children not only improves their attendance at school but also enhances their academic performance.
