During the camp, medical teams from St. Francis Hospital Naggalama and Uganda Martyrs Hospital Lubaga provided free diagnosis, treatment, and medical advice to the residents.
Hundreds of residents in Mukono District turned up at St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church in Kyabakadde Parish, Kyampisi sub-county, to benefit from a free two-day health camp held in memory of the late Archbishop of Kampala, Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga.
The outreach, organized by the Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga Foundation in collaboration with Kampala Archdiocese and Lugazi Diocese, aimed at extending essential medical services to the community while honoring the Archbishop’s legacy of compassion and service.
Rose Namutebi Lukwago, the foundation head and sister to the late Archbishop, said the initiative reflects his lifelong commitment to improving lives through both health and education.
“This is the second health camp we are organizing in his memory. Last year we held a similar one in Lubaga, and we intend to continue reaching out to communities in need,” she said.
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Namutebi noted that the late Archbishop was deeply passionate about education for the underprivileged, which led to the establishment of St. Cyprian High School Kyabakadde. For over 28 years, the school has served thousands of students from the area, which previously lacked access to secondary education.
During the camp, medical teams from St. Francis Hospital Naggalama and Uganda Martyrs Hospital Lubaga provided free diagnosis, treatment, and medical advice to the residents.
Dr. Allan Ssentongo, who led the team, said more than 1,300 patients were attended to on the first day alone. He raised concern over the increasing cases of non-communicable diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes, even in rural communities.
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He urged residents to prioritize routine medical check-ups, emphasizing that early detection and treatment can prevent serious health complications.
The camp also offered cervical cancer screening, with at least 70 women examined and provided with preventive care.
A blood donation drive attracted strong participation from the community, including students of St. Cyprian High School Kyabakadde. Naggalama Division Police Commander, Edna Nyiraneza, was among those who donated blood.
Nyiraneza encouraged security personnel and the general public to embrace blood donation, noting that it is a life-saving act that benefits everyone.
Students like Mercy Ambamu said they were motivated to donate blood to support people living with sickle cell disease, as well as accident victims and expectant mothers who may require transfusions.
According to Asher Shamila Agip from the Nakasero Blood Bank team, the response was encouraging, with over 140 units of blood collected on the first day.
Fr. Pius Nunda, the Lugazi Diocesan Health Director, praised the late Archbishop for his dedication to serving people without discrimination, adding that his legacy continues to inspire such initiatives.
He also advised residents to adopt healthier lifestyles by eating balanced diets rich in fruits and vegetables, and reducing the intake of junk food and excessive meat to help prevent lifestyle-related diseases.
Joseph Kamya, headteacher of St. Cyprian High School Kyabakadde, highlighted the Archbishop’s broader contribution to the area, noting that he played a key role in extending electricity to the community, a development that spurred growth and improved livelihoods.
The health camp not only provided much-needed medical services but also reaffirmed the enduring impact of Archbishop Lwanga’s vision of empowering communities through care and education.