Buganda Kingdom and the Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese Highland have intensified fundraising efforts for a mobile water clinic aimed at improving healthcare access for communities living on islands in Lake Victoria.
The partners have set September 30, 2026 as the deadline to complete the fundraising campaign for the project, which will provide medical services to residents of hard-to-reach island communities.
Speaking during a planning meeting at Bulange, Mengo, Buganda Kingdom's Minister for Local Governments, the Kabaka's Tours and External Affairs, Joseph Kawuki, said the project will address challenges faced by residents of the 83 islands of Ssese and the 53 islands of Buvuma.
Kawuki said many island residents struggle to access healthcare because of limited water transport services.
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"Travelling across the water in search of medical care is extremely difficult because water transport is limited. That is why the Buganda Kingdom, together with Rotary, came up with this initiative to establish a mobile water clinic that will reach remote islands, provide treatment, and conduct various health outreach camps to ensure the Kabaka's people receive quality healthcare," he said.
The project is estimated to cost about US$44,600, which will cater for the construction of the mobile clinic and acquisition of essential medical equipment.
Kawuki appealed to government, organisations and individuals to support the initiative, saying it will benefit communities that face geographical barriers in accessing health services.
"We appeal to the government and individuals to support this initiative because it will benefit all Ugandans, especially those living in hard-to-reach island communities," he said.
Buganda Kingdom Minister for Social Development and Health, Choltilda Nakate Kikomeko, said improving healthcare remains a major priority under the Kingdom's development agenda.
"As part of the Kingdom's efforts to improve the well-being of its people, we are committed to strengthening healthcare services. This mobile clinic will greatly improve access to professional medical care for people living on the islands," she said.
Representing the Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese Highland, Ivan Kasambeko described the mobile clinic as a transformative project that will bring essential healthcare services closer to vulnerable communities.
"This is a transformative project that will save lives by bringing essential healthcare services closer to people living on the islands. It is an initiative with the potential to make a lasting impact across the country," Kasambeko said.
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The mobile water clinic is expected to provide services to children, adults and elderly people while supporting health outreach activities in island communities that continue to face challenges accessing conventional healthcare facilities.
