Who We Are

We began with an old car as the mobile clinic and five volunteers.

Read our full story here.

Kawempe Home Care was started in July 2007 by a group of devoted health professionals, as they saw a need to provide medical support for the most disadvantaged people in the community. The community we support is in the Kawempe division of the Kampala district and Nangabo sub-county in the Wakiso district.
With the increase in awareness of our services in the community more clients are coming to KHC for help. It is important we continue to be proactive in encouraging people in the community to come to us for HIV and or TB testing so we can detect the illness as early as possible.

Overview

Kawempe Home Care like many not for profits, is experiencing financial constraints. The many natural and ‘man-made’ disasters are putting enormous pressure on international support organizations, who provide a lifeline to many people.

We continue to strive to provide the best health outcomes to the most vulnerable and poor people in our communities. During March 2023 and March 2024, we provided assistance to:

  • 8099 people were counselled and tested for HIV of which 143 (1.7%) were positive and enrolled into care.
  • 2378 active clients of whom, 94% are adults and 6% are children under 19 years.
  • 2378 clients are receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and 77 clients are currently on TB treatment with 96% viral load suppression.
  • 37 clients started on TB prevention therapy.
  • 156 Home Based Care visits were made to the community.
  • 261 HIV+ women received family planning services at the facility.
  • 25 adult clients who have cancer, are receiving palliative care.
  • 177 female clients were screened for cervical cancer.
  • 167 women are on our Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission program.
  • 79 Orphan & Vulnerable children (OVC) participate in our OVC programs. 79 children of these children are receiving education support.
  • 1540 children offered Immunization services at KHC.
  • 855 children offered palliative care services at the New Hope Children’s hostel cumulatively and 360 children were served for the period of 2023-2024.

Our vision

A vibrant self-sustaining centre of excellence, providing compassionate healthcare.

Our mission

To deliver quality healthcare to people with HIV, TB, Cancer and other health related issues through community based holistic care models.

Our goals

  1. Comprehensive care and support for people with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and other health related issues.
  2. Comprehensive care for orphans and vulnerable children.
  3. Patient support and Palliative care for people with cancer.
  4. Advocacy for improved healthcare.
  5. Building capacity for Organisational Sustainability, including establishing a home for KHC.

Our core values 

Compassionate care; honesty & integrity; accountability & transparency; excellence; non-discrimination/ respect for each other; commitment to empowering and developing people to their optimum potential.

‘I had been ill with malaria and was coughing. I went to a clinic and was tested HIV positive. As the clinic could not take on any new patients I was referred to KHC. I was tested at KHC for TB and it came back positive. I was then enrolled on the HIV and TB care program. I received counselling and was given information about TB and HIV. A KHC community volunteer came to my home to help me take my medicines and taught me the importance of good adherence and how not to infect my relatives and other people in the community with the TB. I am very grateful for the support I have been given and the care shown to me – Thank you KHC.’ Robert age 30. Robert has recovered from his TB and is receiving treatment for HIV.