KAMPALA, Uganda — Chil Femtech Center has launched a telemedicine initiative to provide specialized pediatric care to juvenile correctional centers across East Africa.
The program, timed to align with the holy month of Ramadan, aims to address healthcare gaps for incarcerated children, a population the center identifies as among the most vulnerable in the region.
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A partner nation, which has requested anonymity to honor the Islamic tradition of anonymous charity known as Sadaqah, is fully funding the project. The contribution covers all service fees, technical infrastructure and operational costs for three years, with medical support scheduled to continue through 2029.
By using secure, high-definition remote consultation platforms, the center intends to eliminate the logistical and security risks associated with transporting incarcerated youth to external hospitals.
In this blessed month of Ramadan, we are deeply honored to launch a partnership that truly embodies the values of empathy, equity, and service to humanity, said Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa, founder and executive director of Chil Femtech Center.
Every child deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of their circumstances or location, Kaliisa said. Thanks to our anonymous partner’s generous and selfless support, we can now bring expert pediatric care directly to these young people for the next three years, making a lasting difference in their lives.
The initiative includes direct video consultations with pediatricians for routine checkups and acute care. While the initial rollout focuses on priority facilities in East Africa, the center plans to scale the model to additional centers in the future.
The project is part of a broader effort by the Chil Femtech Center to use technology, including AI-guided telemedicine, to improve healthcare access for marginalized communities.
