Residents at Kasenyi Landing Site gathered to receive much-needed medical attention (Courtesy)

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Despite the morning rains, hundreds of residents at Kasenyi Landing Site gathered to receive much-needed medical attention, which many say has become costly with the rising costs of living.

By the end of the day, more than 1,000 people had benefited from a wide range of essential health services in what became a powerful display of community resilience and care.

The medical camp that happened over the weekend was organised under a sh1b initiative by dfcu Bank in partnership with Rotary Uganda, aimed at delivering preventive healthcare to underserved communities across Uganda over a three-year period.

A resident of Kasenyi Landing Site receiving much-needed medical attention. (Courtesy)

Residents received a full range of free services, including cancer screening, HIV testing and counselling, diabetes and blood pressure checks, dental care, child immunisation, deworming, and general consultations.

“Today, we’re not just offering treatment; we’re extending knowledge, dignity, and hope,” said Annet Namuddu, Branch Manager of dfcu Abayita Ababiri Branch.

The need for health services in Kasenyi is profound, as Ashe Kitandwe, President of the Rotary Club of Lungujja, explained during the camp.

“Kasenyi faces the challenges common to many fishing communities, including high mobility, few health facilities, and a high risk of disease. This is why we decided that we extend a hand to support hundreds here,” he said.

Fishing communities like Kasenyi are among the most vulnerable in Uganda, often recording higher rates of diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV compared to inland populations. For many, poverty and distance make access to basic healthcare nearly impossible.

The Kasenyi outreach marks another milestone in dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda’s mission to take health services where they are needed most, the heart of Uganda’s underserved communities. Over the next three years, similar camps will continue to reach thousands across the country, one community at a time.