Building Healthier Schools

How we Focus on Prevention

The Ndegeya Community Clinic

Shaban is the nurse from the clinic that looks after the schools. Although over time health  has significantly improved but regarding disease prevention there is still improvements to be made. Some students arrive at school without treated mosquito nets, leaving them vulnerable to repeated bouts of illness. The lack of basic sanitary materials like soap and sponges makes it difficult to maintain personal hygiene, and in some schools, general cleanliness remains a persistent issue. Toilets and latrines, often without adequate washing equipment, become hotspots for infections such as typhoid fever. When students are tasked with cleaning these areas, they frequently do so without protective gloves, exposing themselves to diseases like amoebic dysentery.

Teachers and staff work hard to keep their students safe, but they often lack the resources or knowledge to fully address these health risks. Health education sessions are not always regular or comprehensive, leaving gaps in understanding about how to prevent the spread of infections. For orphans and children without parental support, the challenges are even greater. Without basic scholastic materials and health resources, these students can feel excluded and are more susceptible to illness.

Curing the sick
This is where the Ndegeya Community Clinic makes a real difference. The team is deeply committed to both curing and preventing illness among students. When children fall seriously ill and cannot reach the clinic, they go to them, providing treatment and care directly at school. They have distributed mosquito nets to students who suffer repeated malaria episodes, and we offer flexible payment plans so that schools can access care without financial strain.

“We are committed to go on to service the schools as we daily see that improving health education  in schools directly impacts the health of the children” 

Shaban Walakira, Nurse at the NCC

Community Impact
This dual focus on curing and preventing illness has had a powerful ripple effect. As the health of students improves, word spreads throughout the community and even beyond, drawing families from Masaka town, Ssaza, Nyendo, and Kalagala to our clinic. Our reputation grows, but more importantly, so does the trust and health of the community.