80 percent in slums eat one meal
Nov 20, 2008
ABOUT 80% of people living in Kampala slums have one meal a day, a study has discovered. Other households which can afford two meals eat substandard food, the study by the John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre, a local Catholic charity organisation, said.
By Francis Kagolo
ABOUT 80% of people living in Kampala slums have one meal a day, a study has discovered. Other households which can afford two meals eat substandard food, the study by the John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre, a local Catholic charity organisation, said.
According to the report, most slum dwellers consider food such as meat, eggs, fish and fruits a luxury.
The report said most of the slum population spends more money on non-food items like rent.
“At least 50% of the respondents reported that they take tea for their lunch,†the report said.
The January survey was carried out in Katanga, Kamwokya, Kisenyi, Nsambya, Namuwongo and Bwaise slums.
“Although items such as clothing and medical care are essential, most of the dwellers considered them a luxury,†the report said.
The report, launched yesterday at the Christ the King conference centre, said poor feeding had led to malnourishment among children.
This was besides the poor drainage and sanitation, which makes the dwellers prone to diseases like cholera and dysentery, the report added.
Launching the report, lands, housing and urban development minister Daniel Omara Atubo called for concerted efforts to help the slum dwellers.
“Slums are like a disease in society,†he said.
ABOUT 80% of people living in Kampala slums have one meal a day, a study has discovered. Other households which can afford two meals eat substandard food, the study by the John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre, a local Catholic charity organisation, said.
According to the report, most slum dwellers consider food such as meat, eggs, fish and fruits a luxury.
The report said most of the slum population spends more money on non-food items like rent.
“At least 50% of the respondents reported that they take tea for their lunch,†the report said.
The January survey was carried out in Katanga, Kamwokya, Kisenyi, Nsambya, Namuwongo and Bwaise slums.
“Although items such as clothing and medical care are essential, most of the dwellers considered them a luxury,†the report said.
The report, launched yesterday at the Christ the King conference centre, said poor feeding had led to malnourishment among children.
This was besides the poor drainage and sanitation, which makes the dwellers prone to diseases like cholera and dysentery, the report added.
Launching the report, lands, housing and urban development minister Daniel Omara Atubo called for concerted efforts to help the slum dwellers.
“Slums are like a disease in society,†he said.