Save Local Ugandan from Non Communicable Diseases

ummary:

Uganda is experiencing a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including hypertension, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. In 2023, about 26.4% of adults aged 18–69 had raised blood pressure, while diabetes affected about 3.3% of adults. NCDs contribute significantly to illness, premature deaths and increasing pressure on Uganda’s health system. These conditions not only affect individual health but also hinder socioeconomic development due to reduced productivity and premature deaths. Kagumu development organization is implementing this project to combat this situation through community lead innervations. This is therefore, a report summarizing NCD-related activities outcomes for the quarter from June to August 2026 in the districts of Kibuku, Budaka, Pallisa, and Butebo in Eastern Uganda.

Planned Activities:

• Conduct 6 integrated community health outreaches to provide screening services for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and sickle cell disease in hard-to-reach communities.
• Conduct 6 community sensitization outreaches on NCD prevention and control.
• Provide routine NCD screening services at Kagumu Health Centre III.

Achievements:

• 180 individuals screened for diabetes
• 208 individuals screened for hypertension
• 165 adolescent girls and young women screened for breast cancer
• 44 new diabetes cases identified and initiated on treatment
• 57 hypertension cases identified and initiated on treatment

Challenges:

• Limited funding to implement project activities despite high demand for services ie community outreaches
• Low community awareness and limited knowledge and skills in NCD prevention and control, highlighting the need for intensified sensitization efforts
• High cost of diabetes and pressure treatment

Recommendations:

• We appeal to partners and well-wishers to support implementation of the project. By extending financial and material support to enhance integrated community outreaches extending services near the local communities.

Links:

• http//www.kado.or.ug