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Dr. Asaph Byamugisha from Doctor’s Case Medicals in Rukungiri is urging people to embrace the formation and strengthening of groups to maximize the benefits of government programs.
This call was made during a thanksgiving event organized by Bugarama Zone at Nyeibingo Church of Uganda, Mutaturwa Parish, Kakinga Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Bugarama Zone, operating in Kahangiro Cell, Nyeibingo Parish, Kebisoni Sub County, Rukungiri District, is actively promoting a mindset change among its members to foster the development of their households as a whole.
Dr. Asaph Byamugisha emphasized that the government is working on a proposal to introduce a government life insurance scheme, aiming to empower low earners to access quality healthcare services. He pointed out that government programs are typically channeled through groups.
In addition, Dr. Byamugisha shared findings from a recent HIV/AIDS research, revealing that 700 people contract HIV/AIDS daily. He challenged the people of Kahangiro to prioritize medical check-ups and to avoid practices such as adultery, early sexual activities among youth, domestic violence, and other behaviors that contribute to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
Rev. Enock Kamanyi, the Parish Priest of Mutaturwa Church of Uganda Parish, commended the members for expressing gratitude to God for their prosperity. He encouraged them to focus on activities that glorify God.
The thanksgiving event raised 670,000 shillings. After the ceremony, 34 member families gathered at Dr. Asaph Byamugisha’s residence, where they received goats and flasks. Additionally, eight families received solar systems, and nine families received bed sheets.
Tumusiime Julius, the Chairperson of the group, highlighted their determination to develop their families under the zone system, extending beyond burial arrangements after they finish with the zone equipment. He recounted the group’s history of receiving various items in previous years, including goats, mattresses, blankets, dishes, solar systems, flasks, and bed sheets in 2023.
Expressing gratitude, Debra Kyarikunda Nkwengye, a group member, emphasized that the received properties have significantly improved the standards of their families, and they are not selling these items.
