By Ali Lukomo
Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Kamuli Woman Member of Parliament, has highly commended Becky’s Child Foundation for its dedicated efforts in promoting community health and upholding children’s rights. Her commendation came as she accepted an invitation to preside over a crucial Pre-Independence Kidney Health Camp slated for October 7th in Kamuli.
During a meeting with the foundation’s manager and a board member at her office at Kingdom House Kampala, Kadaga emphasized that service delivery is a “calling and passion which must be applauded, supported and acknowledged.” She further underscored her commitment to the initiative, stating, “It is my passion and commendation that you are putting in for the service of the community and definitely I will put aside any program for the sake of honoring your complimentary service delivery initiative to the community.”
Beyond her attendance, Kadaga also pledged to connect Dr. Matthias Magoola of Dei Bio Pharma, a prominent Busoga pharmacist, to join these local community health initiatives. She expressed encouragement, noting, “I am encouraged to see that young people like Becky (Mutesi) are getting inspiration and pushing in the legacy I have inspired them with.”
Rebecca Alitwala Mutesi, CEO of Becky’s Child Foundation, articulated the camp’s significance, describing it as an “Independence Celebration gift to the community and reminder to them to take their health seriously.” She credited Kadaga directly: “Mama Kadaga inspired and mentored us on community service and we shall always chip in whatever we can and have just to say thank you for your legacy so this Independence we are celebrating it with a Community Kidney Health Camp and other neglected diseases.”
Diana Mugabi, Manager of Becky’s Child Foundation, highlighted the “great opportunity” of meeting Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga, especially given her demanding schedule. Mugabi added, “Mama Kadaga is deeply attached to her people that anything to do with them she doesn’t hesitate to come in. She is a great asset, gold and treasure to the people down in communities and Becky’s Child Foundation is humbled to be part of her mentorship and children.”
Mugabi clarified that the health camp will provide screening and testing for kidney diseases, with participants receiving their results and recommendations for further medical treatment. The Uganda Kidney Association has also confirmed its participation. She urged the public to attend the check-ups and sensitization sessions, stressing the importance of “scaling up seeking health seeking behavior so as to take on preventive rather than curative treatment.”
Reiterating the foundation’s commitment, Mugabi concluded, “We at Becky’s stand to our mission and vision of making lives of less privileged and vulnerable more comfortable and worth living and pledge our commitment through Gods Providence to reach out with love, care, compassion and hope so let us turn up massively to celebrate our independence with health.”
