Hidden cost of living near Lake Victoria

“For youths to survive in the islands, it is God’s mercy because those who were involved in fishing right now cannot. When they finally had hope to venture into oil palm growing, land wrangles began, and many are being chased from the land,” he says. “Many run to attend to gardens and farms to be able to survive. But the money they get isn’t enough to meet their health needs. Girls sometimes fail to get pads, women fail to have transport money to go to better health facilities, and the community has to gather resources for them to deliver well,” Sekabunga says.

Residents helping a mother who delivered from uniport at Mwena landing site to be transported to Kalangala Health Centre IV for further management. Access to healthcare is a big challenge on islands.