Public Health & Sanitation
Improving urban health outcomes through comprehensive sanitation, clean water access, waste management, and public health education across Uganda's urban centers.
Overview
Rapid urbanization in Uganda has strained public health infrastructure, leading to inadequate sanitation and waterborne diseases. Our Public Health Program addresses these challenges through infrastructure development, community education, and sustainable waste management systems.
Program Goals
Clean Water Access
Ensure 90% of urban residents have access to safe drinking water by 2027
Sanitation Facilities
Construct and rehabilitate sanitation facilities in underserved urban areas
Disease Prevention
Reduce waterborne diseases by 40% through improved sanitation and hygiene
Key Initiatives
Water Sanitation Projects
Construction and rehabilitation of water supply systems, boreholes, and public water points in urban informal settlements and densely populated areas.
Waste Management Systems
Establishment of community-based waste collection, segregation, and recycling programs to reduce urban pollution and improve environmental health.
Hygiene Education
Community workshops, school programs, and media campaigns on proper hygiene practices, disease prevention, and sanitation maintenance.
Program Impact
Community Health Campaigns
Monthly Town Cleaning
Mobilizing youth and community members for monthly cleaning exercises, waste collection drives, and environmental sanitation activities.
Public Toilet Construction
Building and maintaining public sanitation facilities in markets, transportation hubs, and other high-traffic urban areas.
Health Monitoring
Regular health assessments and disease surveillance to track program impact and identify emerging public health challenges.
Implementation Strategy
Community Engagement
Working directly with community leaders and residents to identify priority areas and ensure sustainable maintenance of facilities.
- Community needs assessment meetings
- Local committee formation
- Training of community health workers
Partnership Approach
Collaborating with government health departments, NGOs, and private sector partners for comprehensive health solutions.
- Government health department partnerships
- NGO collaboration on health programs
- Private sector support for infrastructure
Sustainability Planning
Ensuring long-term impact through capacity building, maintenance plans, and community ownership of health initiatives.
- Community maintenance committees
- Local revenue generation models
- Regular monitoring and evaluation
Success Stories
Kampala Slum Transformation
In Kisenyi slum, Kampala, we implemented a comprehensive sanitation program that reduced cholera outbreaks by 85% through clean water access and hygiene education.
Mbarara Waste Management
Our community-based waste management system in Mbarara has created 50 jobs while reducing environmental pollution by 60% through recycling initiatives.
Jinja School Health Program
Through our school health program in Jinja, we've reached 10,000 students with hygiene education and improved sanitation facilities in 20 schools.
Support Urban Health Initiatives
Your contribution helps provide clean water, sanitation facilities, and health education to urban communities across Uganda. Join us in creating healthier urban environments.