Buganda Kingdom, through the Kabaka Foundation, has organized a two-day free medical camp in Bulemeezi County aimed at addressing pressing health concerns affecting residents in Nakaseke and Luwero districts.
The health camp is scheduled to take place on February 24 and 25 at St. Jude Primary School, Kasana in Luwero District.
Speaking during a preparatory meeting held at Kasana Luwero Diocese Pastoral Centre, the Executive Director of Kabaka Foundation, Edward Kaggwa Ndaga, said the camp will focus on major health challenges including prostate enlargement and prostate cancer screening, dental problems, optical defects, and other illnesses.
“Prostate enlargement is disturbing a number of men, especially those who have clocked 40 years. Most of them are shy to talk about it, even with their wives, and later it develops into cancer. People are dying yet we can get help,” Kaggwa said.
He revealed that prostate-related operations in medical facilities cost between Shs 9 million and Shs 19 million, depending on the hospital.
However, he emphasized that the Kabaka, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has decided to offer these services free of charge.
“The Kingdom has engaged a fraternity of surgeons across the country and they have accepted to partner with us. Every specialist needed for a specific operation will be available. We expect to have at least 400 medical workers because we know the number of patients will be overwhelming,” he added.
Kaggwa further noted that at least 530 pairs of eyeglasses will be distributed to people with eye defects, while those with dental complications will receive treatment, including tooth extractions and other corrective procedures.
The Bulemeezi County Chief, Ronald Mulondo, urged local leaders to widely disseminate information about the camp to ensure maximum turnout.
“It is a pleasure that Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has accepted to start this year’s medical services in my county. His intention is to see a healthy society because a sick society is ineffective. Let us use churches, social media, mainstream media and other platforms to inform the public so that they do not miss out on these free services,” Mulondo said.
The Vicar General of Luwero Diocese, Msgr. Vincent Mukiibi, whose diocese is hosting the event, applauded the Kingdom for what he described as a timely intervention.
“Sickness is one of the most frightening situations people go through, and some lack medical fees. If such services are coming to our area and they are free, we are very appreciative,” Msgr. Mukiibi said.
The organizers expect hundreds of residents from Bulemeezi and neighboring counties including Buluuli, Busiro and Bugerere to benefit from the initiative.
