Bold claim: C-Care Uganda and Rotary Uganda are joining forces to touch the lives of over 50,000 Ugandans through a renewed community health plan. This collaboration marks a notable expansion of their already successful partnership, with aims to broaden access to essential health services nationwide.
Past achievements lay a strong foundation for this new chapter. The Namuwongo Malaria Project previously reached 5,200 households, directly benefiting 22,000 people. Additionally, the nationwide "One Race, One Cancer" campaign conducted 80 outreach events, delivering cancer education, screening, and early detection to more than 40,000 individuals. Building on these milestones, the new memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlines the goal of conducting 100 health outreaches in the coming period. In collaboration with Rotary, C-Care Uganda, and other partners, these outreaches are expected to directly impact more than 50,000 people through preventive care, medical screenings, early detection, specialized consultations, and robust community health education.
At the signing event, Azhar Sundhoo, CEO of C-Care Uganda, emphasized trust as the bedrock of any successful collaboration. “In any partnership, one factor is absolutely critical – trust,” he noted. “Over the past year, Rotary entrusted C-Care Uganda to carry out 80 Cancer Run outreaches across the country. With this MOU, we anticipate broader nationwide execution. This alliance embodies our shared vision of expanding quality healthcare to communities across Uganda.”
Sheila Aboth, Head of Brand and Client Experience at C-Care Uganda, spoke to the personal commitment fueling the initiative. “C-Care’s love language is caring for communities,” she said. “Partnering with Rotary makes it possible to deliver resources and aid to those in need. This arrangement enables a stronger focus on prevention, especially since healthcare costs can be prohibitive, and it allows us to celebrate progress even on a modest budget.”
Rotary leaders expressed strong support for the expanded partnership. Godfrey Kitakule, Governor of District 9213, highlighted Rotary’s mission to serve above self and described the collaboration as a natural fit that extends reach to underserved communities. “We go where access to healthcare is limited, and working with C-Care enhances our ability to make a meaningful difference.”
Christine Kawooya, Governor of District 9214, also underlined the strategic value of the collaboration. She noted that partnership is a core pillar for the year and asserted that C-Care’s involvement is driving real, lasting impact for many Ugandans. The MOU formalizes deeper cooperation through coordinated community health initiatives, shared resources, joint mobilization, and targeted interventions aimed at strengthening health outcomes across the country.
As a further sign of commitment, C-Care Uganda announced extended wellness benefits for Rotarians via the C-Care Health Card, improving members’ and families’ access to quality medical services.
This strengthened alliance represents a significant advance in advancing community health and ensuring that tens of thousands of Ugandans gain access to life-improving healthcare through these nationwide outreach programs.
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