Joint Medical Stores (JMS) has stepped in to support those affected by the Kiteezi landfill tragedy that happened last month.
On Thursday, JMS Executive Director, Dr.Bildard Baguma led other officials to donate several items including milk, food, blankets, and hygiene products worth shs10 million to the victims in Kiteezi.
"I am representing staff, Board and Management here as we give back to the community through this. We believe these items will make a great contribution in lives of these people,” Baguma said as he handed over the items to Uganda Red Cross Communications officer, John Cliff Wamala.
Baguma noted that it is important for organisations to give back to support the community, urging other well-wishers to come to the help of Kiteezi victims.
Speaking at the function, Uganda Red Cross’ Cliff Wamala commended JMS for the support .
" All the items they have brought for us are very essential in the lives of these people and the good thing is that they have promised to continue supporting us health wise."
He said with the new term soon opening, there are 110 learners from baby class to senior six among the victims of Kiteezi landfill tragedy that he said need support.
"As you all can see, we don't have the capacity to pay school fees for all these children. KCCA has schools where they could be offered them some bursaries, but the problem is that the schools are very far from this place and it may require daily transport expenses which majority of these parents can't afford,”Wamala said.
