VP ALUPO | CHILD | MATERNAL HEALTH 

KAMPALA - The Vice President Maj. Rtd Jessica Alupo has this morning flagged off a virtual run for child and maternal health in Muyenga Kampala. 

The fifth edition of the British Schools of Kampala (BSK) Community-Run is organiSed by the Parents Staff Association of the British School of Kampala in association with Women International Maternity Aid and the Rotary Club of Kisugu Victoria View. 

Alupo said the government of Uganda and its development partners are working to strengthen national capacity to deliver improved health and nutrition outcomes for children and pregnant women. (All Photos by Abou Kisige)

It is aimed at raising funds to facilitate the purchase of equipment for a community-based health centre in the Makindye Division. 

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the run was organised virtually with people running in their different neighbourhoods and sharing their videos and pictures on social media platforms with the hashtag #BSKRun2021. 

Since its inception, the Community run has supported the purchase of maternity equipment to KCCA Kisugu Health Centre III (worth UGX. 8,900,000), and Wentz Medical Centre Kawuku IV (worth UGX. 13,000,000) and Nsambya clinic (worth UGX15,000,000).

Alupo said the government of Uganda and its development partners are working to strengthen national capacity to deliver improved health and nutrition outcomes for children, pregnant women and other vulnerable groups as well as contributing to sustained improvements in population dynamics. 

She lauded the BSK for organising such runs aimed at saving the lives of dear mothers and children.  

She said participating in such runs is so healthy as it helps in fighting a number of diseases associated with obesity. 

Alupo also thanked the school management for partnering with government to educate the child. 

Since its inception, the Community run has supported the purchase of maternity equipment to KCCA Kisugu Health Centre III (worth UGX. 8,900,000), and Wentz Medical Centre Kawuku IV (worth UGX. 13,000,000) and Nsambya clinic (worth UGX15,000,000). 

Like the past editions, this year's run was open to members in and around Muyenga Community, Makindye Division, and elsewhere.

The Public Relations Officer of BSK, Gloria Otto, said the run has surpassed their previous number considering that this is fast turning into an anticipated event on the calendar of Makindye division residents.