At least 700 pregnant mothers in Kabale District have benefited from the Maama Kit Plus distribution under the “Safe Motherhood Cycle” campaign, an initiative spearheaded by Kabale Municipality Member of Parliament, Dr. Nicholas Thaddeus Kamara.
The distribution of the Maama Kit Plus is a key component of the Safe Motherhood Cycle, aimed at ensuring safe deliveries for expectant mothers in the region. Each kit includes essential items such as cotton wool, 250ml of Jik, delivery mats, gauze rolls, surgical gloves, surgical blades, maternity pads, child health growth cards, and soap.
Dr. Kamara explained that the introduction of the Maama Kit Plus is part of a broader effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality in the area. He also noted that approximately 30 percent of the beneficiaries are from outside Kabale Municipality, highlighting the program’s wider regional impact.
In addition to distributing the kits, Dr. Kamara donated ultrasound machines to four healthcare facilities within Kabale Municipality: Rushoroza Hospital, Kamukiira Health Centre IV, Rugarama Hospital, and Kirigime Health Centre III. This move is part of his broader goal to transform and improve healthcare delivery in the municipality.
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Dr. Kamara, a Consultant Physician by profession and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Forum on Non-Communicable Diseases (PFNCD), plans to unveil a new program called “Know Yourself” (Buryomwe Ayemanye) in mid-2025 and will remain a key focus of his agenda through 2026–203.
He says that the initiative, targeting both men and women in Kabale Municipality, aims to provide free screening and testing services for diabetes, hypertension, sickle cell anemia, and various cancers.
He emphasized that the program will also include counseling and medical advice to empower individuals with the knowledge needed to manage or prevent these conditions.
Dr. Kamara highlighted the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda, noting their significant contribution to the country’s mortality rates.
“Diseases like diabetes can be prevented if people are equipped with the right information and are aware of their health status,” Dr. Kamara explained. “Similarly, cancers can be effectively treated when detected early, making routine medical checkups essential.”
Dr. Kamara, who assumed office as Kabale Municipality MP on May 18, 2021, after garnering 6,399 votes to defeat former MP Andrew Aja Baryayanga, has made notable strides in service delivery during his tenure.
Among his achievements are;
In June 2021 during the second Covid 19 lockdown, Dr Kamara donated tones of Posho and other relief items for vulnerable persons in Kabale Municipality. At least 30 most vulnerable people per village benefited.
He established a charity fund christened Rodney fund in July 2021 to support medical officers who fall sick in the line of duty at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital and surrounding Health facilities.
In August 2021, he donated 3 tons of maize seedlings as a donation from Parliament that was distributed in the constituency by the help of L.C 1 Chairpersons.
He donated an Ultrasound Scan to Kamukira HC IV, Kirigime Health Center 3, Rugarama Hospital and Rushoroza Hospital in Kabale Municipality.
The scan is testing and monitoring pregnancies in early stages and at different stages during Antenatal care. It has improved the quality of care offered to pregnant women, used for scan for fibroids, enlarged prostate for men, acute appendicitis, abdominal organ damage for those involved in accidents among others all provided at zero cost.
He has also facilitated the training of 4 of the Health workers at Infectious Disease Institute, Mulago to operate the Ultra Sound Scan that was donated.
He supported Youth initiatives, groups, women groups, income generation projects for all.
He engaged several NGOs and corporate Organizations in service of the electorate such as measuring NCDs and HIV in children in Rugarama and Rushoroza. Dr Kamara works very closely with Global Livingstone Initiative in this regard.
He lobbied for elevation of Rutooma Health Center 3 in Kabale Municipality.
He lobbied for a CT scan at Kabale Hospital
He lobbied for the Oxygen plant at Kabale Hospital
He lobbied for increased wage bill for recruitment of more workers at Kabale Hospital
He lobbied for an increase in budget of NCDs at lower Health units.
