Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced that part of the proceeds from an ongoing fundraising initiative, associated with his birthday activities, will be directed toward supporting the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF), a leading non-governmental organisation dedicated to the care and welfare of children battling cancer in Uganda.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gen. Muhoozi revealed that Comrade Mr. Andrew Mwenda had informed him about the foundation’s latest fundraising drive aimed at constructing a hostel facility to accommodate children undergoing cancer treatment and their caretakers.
“Comrade Andrew Mwenda has told me about a foundation called the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation that is fundraising to build a hostel. Part of the money raised will go to them,” Gen. Muhoozi posted.
The announcement has drawn attention to UCCF’s ongoing infrastructure push, which includes plans to build a dedicated hostel to ease the burden on families who travel long distances to access treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute in Kampala.
UCCF’s Hostel Project: A Lifeline for Vulnerable Families
According to the foundation, the proposed hostel is part of a broader intervention strategy to reduce treatment abandonment among children suffering from cancer. Many families, especially those from rural areas, struggle with transport costs and accommodation during prolonged treatment periods in the capital.
The Uganda Child Cancer Foundation, established in 2006 and working closely with the Uganda Cancer Institute, focuses on psychosocial support, awareness, advocacy, and research in childhood cancer care. Its programs include transport assistance, counselling, nutrition support, and education initiatives for young patients and their families.
The foundation has previously highlighted that children often abandon treatment due to financial pressure and long-distance travel challenges making the proposed hostel a critical intervention in improving survival outcomes.
Growing National Support for Childhood Cancer Care
The linkage of high-profile fundraising activities to UCCF adds momentum to ongoing national efforts to address childhood cancer challenges in Uganda. The foundation has been mobilising partners for projects aimed at improving access to treatment, including transport, nutrition, and accommodation support for affected families.
Health advocates say such partnerships between public figures, civil society actors, and the medical community are vital in closing gaps in pediatric oncology care.
Outlook
While details of the exact allocation and fundraising structure remain limited, the announcement signals increased visibility for childhood cancer initiatives in Uganda and may boost contributions toward the long-planned hostel project.
The Uganda Child Cancer Foundation has not yet issued an official statement in response to Gen. Muhoozi’s announcement, but the development is expected to further elevate national attention on the urgent needs of children battling cancer.
