Rotary governor Kyeyune lauds rehabilitation of Hope Clinic

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The Rotary Club of Kasanga has been hailed for transforming healthcare access in Lukuli village, Kampala, by rehabilitating the Hope Clinic. The medical facility is a lifeline for a community once forced to travel long distances for medical care.

During a commissioning ceremony on September 16, 2025, Rotary District Governor Christine Kyeyune praised the club’s collaboration with the Lukuli Rotary Club, which upgraded the clinic’s facilities and provided essential medical equipment.

The Hope Clinic, established by St Stephen Church of Uganda in 1998 to reduce healthcare deserts in Makindye Division, now serves over 7,000 patients annually, including 6,000 expectant mothers for antenatal care.

“Before the clinic’s rehabilitation, mothers and children had to trek to Kiruddu Referral Hospital, which is far and costly,” Rotary Club of Kasanga president Charles Mukose said, adding: “Now, families can access care locally, saving money and time.”

The rehabilitation project included repairing the clinic’s dilapidated floors, replacing old mattresses, and installing vital medical equipment like pressure monitoring machines and paediatric nebulisers.

Rotary District Governor 9214, Christine Kyeyune, Rotary (centre in black and white dress), handing over Mama kits to mothers at Hope clinic during the handover at the clinic rehabilitated by the Rotary club of Kansanga, September 16, 2025. (Photo by Wilfred Sanya)

“When you ease the burden of travel, you touch countless lives. This small step today could inspire larger changes tomorrow,” Kyeyune said.

She likened grassroots efforts to “a pebble in the ocean,” emphasising that even modest contributions create ripples.

A Model of Partnership

Kyeyune also praised St Stephen Church for donating the land and partnering with Rotary.

“This clinic proves that community collaboration can turn small beginnings into transformative services,” she said, referencing St Francis Nsambya Hospital’s growth from humble origins.

Mukose noted the clinic’s role in preventive care.

“People no longer wait to get sick—they come for checkups and advice. This builds healthier families.”



Top health concerns

Clinic in-charge, Moses Nsubuga, reported malaria as the community’s top health concern and noted a surge in antenatal visits since the upgrade. The Rev. Noah Nanyajja of St Stephen’s Church echoed gratitude, calling the clinic a “gift to the community’s well-being.”

Kyeyune urged Rotary clubs to prioritise health initiatives and seek partnerships to amplify impact:

“By working together, we can attract larger grants and create sustainable solutions, like this clinic, that serve generations.”

Kyeyune handed over Mama Kits and planted mosquito repellent trees.