Healthy City, Healthy People: Healthcare for All
We will strengthen the principles of universal access to quality health care by ensuring that Kampala has well-constructed, equipped and staffed free elementary health centers. Every resident deserves access to quality healthcare services regardless of their economic status.
The Plan
1. Universal access to quality healthcare
- Ensure Kampala has well-constructed, equipped and staffed free elementary health centers
- Provide adequate, clean and safe water for all residents as a basic health necessity
- No discrimination in healthcare access based on social class or status
- Strengthen public health infrastructure across all divisions
2. Emergency medical services
- Maintain 24-hour emergency medical services throughout the city
- Establish efficient ambulance services with quick response times
- Create emergency toll-free telephone numbers for health emergencies
- Coordinate with fire and security services for comprehensive emergency response
3. Public health and sanitation
- Provide adequate, clean and safe running water to all residential areas
- Implement comprehensive solid waste management to eliminate health hazards
- Clean and safeguard drainage tunnels, water streams and water sources
- Accelerate banning of all plastic products to reduce environmental pollution
4. Disease prevention and health education
- Implement public health education programs in communities
- Focus on preventive healthcare to reduce burden on treatment facilities
- Address maternal and child health needs specifically
- Promote healthy lifestyles and nutrition education
5. Healthcare infrastructure development
- Construct and equip modern health centers in all divisions
- Ensure all health facilities have necessary medical equipment and supplies
- Train and deploy qualified healthcare professionals
- Maintain clean and hygienic healthcare environments
6. Specialized healthcare services
- Develop specialized services for vulnerable populations
- Ensure access to legal advice for vulnerable people through partnerships
- Address mental health needs as part of comprehensive healthcare
- Provide reproductive health services and child care support
By strengthening our healthcare system and ensuring universal access to quality services, we will create a healthier Kampala where all residents can thrive and contribute to our city's development.