Goal 1: Healthy Lives — Strategic Plan 2023–2027

Caritas SSD K-MD works through the Diocesan Health Office and 17 Diocesan Health Units to improve the quality of life of people in the Diocese through preventive and curative health services. This aligns with SDGs 3 (Good Health) and 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation).

HIV/AIDS Prevention — 95-95-95 Target

With focused interventions, HIV positivity in the Mubende Region has been reduced from 7% to 3%. The 2023–2027 plan accelerates efforts towards the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets: 95% of people knowing their status, 95% on treatment, 95% virally suppressed.

  • All 17 Diocesan Health Units providing comprehensive HIV/AIDS information and testing services
  • Continuous provision of PMTCT and HIV counselling services
  • Distribution of HIV Self-Test kits to eligible men through Community carers
  • Safe Medical Male Circumcision (SMMC) services in Level IV Diocesan Health Units
  • Partnership with MIPHIAO and other organisations supporting people living with HIV/AIDS

Diocesan Health Unit Upgrades (2023–2027)

  • 4 Health Units upgrading from Level II to Level III: St. Theresa Ndibata, St. Charles Lwangiri, Holy Family Naluggi, St. Noa Vvumba
  • 4 Health Units upgrading from Level III to Level IV: St. Luke Kiyinda, St. Padre Pio Busunju, St Matia Mulumba Kiganda, St Anthony Bukalagi
  • Establishment of a Diocesan Pharmacy to supply affordable quality drugs to all 17 Health Units
  • Physiotherapy services established at St Luke Kiyinda and Our Lady Queen of Peace Bukalammuli

Core Health Activity Areas

  • Build capacity of existing 17 Diocesan Health Units to improve quality-of-service delivery
  • Extend services to unreached or underserved communities through integrated outreaches
  • Increase awareness on prevention of communicable diseases and alcohol/drug abuse
  • Improve access to clean and safe water across K-MD communities
  • Promote comprehensive treatment and care services to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs)
  • Increase demand and access to youth-friendly Reproductive Health Services
  • Promote good hygiene and sanitation practices in K-MD supported communities

K-MD Program 100 — WASH in Schools

Since its inception in 2017, the Program has supported 52 Diocesan schools (40 primary, 12 post-primary) with 20,706 individuals benefiting. The 2023–2027 plan expands this to 60 schools.

WASH Achievements (2018–2022)

  • 80 rainwater harvesting tanks (8,000L) installed in 54 schools
  • 80 ventilated improved pit latrines constructed — reducing pupil:latrine stance ratio from 150:1 to 75:1
  • 178 XL water purifiers (80L) distributed to schools
  • 2,340 household water purifiers (20L) donated under the Community Model
  • 2,784 tippy taps and 2,671 drying racks constructed at household level
  • 453 modern handwashing facilities distributed to schools and vulnerable households
  • 9,552 learners trained in making re-usable sanitary pads

WASH Goals 2023–2027

  • Distribute 60 water tanks (8,000L) to 60 Diocesan schools
  • Construct 100 four-stance pit latrines in 60 schools
  • Conduct trainings in menstrual hygiene management for girls above 10 years
  • Construct 60 modern energy-saving stoves in 60 Diocesan schools
  • Distribute and plant 480 fruit tree seedlings in 60 schools
  • Distribute 1,200 household water purifiers (10L) under the Community Model