KAMPALA, Uganda—C-Care Uganda and the Kampala Capital City Authority have rallied residents of Kasanvu and Namuwongo Bukasa Parish in a massive community cleanup drive aimed at combating malaria, cholera, and other preventable filth-related diseases.
The joint sanitation campaign brought together healthcare professionals, city authorities, volunteers, and local communities to clear long-standing waste backlogs, unblock drainage systems, and restore critical public spaces that serve as breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Speaking during the mobilization exercise, Azhar Sundhoo, CEO of C-Care Uganda, emphasized that active community involvement in sanitation is the first line of defense in public health.
“At C-Care, we recognize that health is shaped long before a patient walks into a hospital. Clean environments are fundamental to preventing disease, protecting families, and building healthier communities. This partnership with KCCA reflects our commitment to advancing preventive health and supporting wellbeing at community level,” Sundhoo said.
He added that many of the life-threatening conditions treated daily in healthcare facilities can be eradicated through proactive environmental management.
“As healthcare providers, we see the impact of preventable disease every day. By working together on initiatives like this, we are investing in healthier neighborhoods and reducing the long-term burden of disease on families and the health system.”
The mobilization comes at a critical time for the city. According to KCCA statistics, Kampala generates between 2,000 and 2,500 tonnes of waste daily. With a significant proportion left uncollected, the resulting blocked drainages and flooding heavily escalate the risk of deadly outbreaks, particularly in densely populated informal settlements.
Hajjati Sharifah Buzeki, Executive Director of KCCA, reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to driving public health improvements by empowering local communities through institutional partnerships.
“Clean environments are essential for healthy populations. Waste management is not only a city responsibility, it is a public health priority. Through partnerships like this, we are strengthening our ability to reduce disease risks and improve quality of life for Kampala residents,” Buzeki said.
Residents of Kasanvu and Namuwongo welcomed the direct call to action, expressing optimism that sustained cooperation between neighborhoods, healthcare providers, and city regulators will establish lasting sanitation ownership.
The sanitation drive forms part of a broader, long-term campaign by KCCA and C-Care Uganda to institutionalize preventive healthcare, heighten environmental awareness, and shift public perception toward community-led health preservation.
