Humble Vessel Foundation Clinic

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  • Giving Hope — Food and Health Kits for Families

    In response to the growing needs of vulnerable families, Humble Vessel Foundation & Clinic carried out a food and health kit distribution this month.
    Over 100 households in Bukasa and nearby areas received essential food items, soap, and hygiene products to support their well-being during the dry season.

    Our team of volunteers ensured that every package reached families most in need—especially those with young children and elderly members. The initiative was funded through generous contributions from our local partners and well-wishers.

    “We’re grateful to the donors who make this possible,” said one of the volunteers. “A small act of kindness goes a long way in restoring hope.”

    This activity is part of our ongoing community relief program, ensuring that families not only receive healthcare but also the basic support needed to live with dignity.

    Okugaba Enteekateeka — Ebigabiro by’emmere n’obujjanjabi eri amaka
    Mu kiseera kino, Humble Vessel Foundation & Clinic egabidde amaka agasoba mu 100 eby’okulya n’ebikozesebwa mu by’obulamu, nga mu biri sabbuuni n’ebintu by’okukuuma obuyonjo.
    Abavoluntiya ba foundation beeyabidde okutambuza obuweereza obutuukirira ab’ensonga ennyo, nga omutwe gw’enteekateeka guli ku kubazzaamu essuubi abali mu bwetaavu.

  • Building Skills for Better Community Health

    To strengthen the impact of our outreach programs, Humble Vessel Foundation & Clinic recently organized a capacity-building workshop for community health workers, nurses, and volunteers.

    Held in Kampala, the one-day training brought together over 40 participants from across Wakiso and Mityana districts. The focus was on improving patient care, data collection, and early diagnosis of preventable diseases such as malaria and anemia.

    Through interactive presentations and group discussions, participants shared experiences from the field and learned practical approaches to community health education. The session also included modules on patient communication, sanitation, and emergency response for rural settings.

    “When we train the people who serve in communities, we multiply the impact of every outreach,” said the Foundation’s coordinator during the event. “Our goal is to ensure that every family can access quality, compassionate healthcare.”

    This workshop marks another milestone in Humble Vessel’s ongoing commitment to equip frontline workers with the knowledge and confidence they need to transform community health.

    Okukulaakulanya obusobozi mu by’obulamu bw’amaka
    Humble Vessel Foundation & Clinic yakubiriza ekibinja kya bakugu mu by’obulamu okwetaba mu kusomesa okw’omutindo okwategekebwa mu Kampala. Abasomesa bangi okuva mu Wakiso ne Mityana baafunye obumanyirivu ku ngeri y’okulabirira abalwadde, okuzuula endwadde amangu, n’okugaba obukulembeze mu by’obulamu bw’abantu.

    “Bw’oyigiriza abo abaweereza mu bitundu, obeera oyongedde amaanyi g’obujjanjabi obutuuka mu bantu bangi,” bw’agamba omukwanaganya w’ekitongole.

  • Clinic Day in Mityana — Reaching Mothers and Children

    Last Saturday, the Humble Vessel Foundation & Clinic team held an outreach clinic in Mityana District, focusing on maternal and child health. The team provided free checkups, prenatal consultations, and child immunizations to more than 120 mothers and children in the surrounding villages.

    Our volunteers worked alongside local health workers to screen for malaria, anemia, and malnutrition, ensuring that each case received follow-up attention. Many mothers expressed joy and relief at being able to access care close to home—some walking for hours to reach the clinic.

    “This outreach reminds us that healthcare is not a privilege but a right,” said Nurse Sarah, one of our lead volunteers. “Seeing mothers smile after their children are treated gives meaning to what we do.”

    Beyond treatment, the team distributed sanitary kits and provided health education sessions on nutrition, hygiene, and family planning. The Mityana outreach is part of our ongoing goal to reach 10 rural communities by the end of the year.

    Omusomo gw’eddwaaliro mu Mityana — Okuvunjagira abakyala n’abaana
    Mu Mityana, Humble Vessel Foundation & Clinic yakwasiza obulamu bwa ba nnyina n’abaana abasukka mu 120 nga ebaweereza ku bwerere obujjanjabi, okukebera omusujja gw’ensiri, n’okubategeeza ku ngeri y’okulabirira amaka mu bulamu obulungi.

    “Obulamu si bwerere wabula ddembe,” bw’agamba Omusawo Sarah, omu ku bavoluntiya. “Okulaba abaana nga basanyuse oluvannyuma lw’obujjanjabi kutuwa amaanyi okukola ebisingawo.”

  • How Health Education Cuts Malaria Cases

    Malaria continues to be one of Uganda’s most common and deadly illnesses—but through community health education, Humble Vessel Foundation & Clinic is helping reduce its impact.

    During our recent outreach in Bukasa Parish, our volunteers conducted group discussions with families on how to prevent malaria: using treated mosquito nets, draining stagnant water, and seeking early treatment for fever cases. Over 300 nets were distributed to households, prioritizing pregnant women and young children.

    Residents shared that before our visits, many thought malaria was a “normal” fever. After the sessions, they learned to identify symptoms early and visit the nearest health center instead of relying on self-medication.

    “Now my children sleep under nets every night,” said Mary, a mother of three. “We used to fall sick every month, but it has stopped.”

    These education efforts are proving that prevention saves lives—and with more support, we can expand the program to other high-risk areas across Wakiso and Mityana Districts.

    Engeri y’okusomesa eby’obulamu gy’eyambye okwewala omusujja gw’ensiri
    Mu Bukasa ne bitundu ebiriranye, Humble Vessel Foundation & Clinic yakola emisomo gy’obulamu n’okugabira emikeka gy’okusitula ensiri (nets) eri amaka g’abantu abangi. Bwe batandika okumanya obubonero bw’omusujja gw’ensiri, balina obusobozi okukyaweereza ku ddwaliro amangu.

    “Kati abaana bange beebaka buli kiro wansi w’enkeka,” Mary omu ku bazadde bw’agamba. “Twali tusujja buli mwezi naye kati tusanyuse nnyo.”