Health and Wellbeing

Good health enables people to live with dignity, independence, and hope. At UNCC, we believe that healthy individuals and healthy communities create stronger and more resilient societies.

That is why we work alongside vulnerable communities, refugees, older persons, women, children, and people with disabilities to improve access to health services, promote healthy living, and support long-term wellbeing.

Our health and wellbeing programs are developed in partnership with local communities, health professionals, government institutions, and humanitarian partners to address both immediate and long-term health needs.

UNCC health initiatives focus on:

• Improving access to primary healthcare services.

• Supporting community health education and disease prevention.

• Promoting clean water, sanitation, and hygiene practices.

• Reducing malnutrition and improving nutrition among vulnerable families.

• Supporting maternal, infant, and child health.

• Providing health screening and referrals for older persons.

• Supporting mental health and psychosocial wellbeing.

• Raising awareness of domestic violence, child protection, and gender-based violence.

• Promoting healthy ageing and dignity for older persons.

• Strengthening community resilience through health education and prevention programs.

Examples of UNCC health activities include:

Access to Safe Water and Hygiene

UNCC supports communities to improve access to safe drinking water, promote handwashing, sanitation practices, and community hygiene education to prevent disease outbreaks.

Nutrition and Food Security

We assist vulnerable households, children, and older persons to access nutritious food and improve household nutrition practices.

Maternal and Child Health

UNCC supports pregnant women, mothers, and children through health education, nutrition awareness, and referrals to appropriate health services.

Healthy Ageing Programs

Our senior programs provide health assessments, blood pressure screening, mobility support, physiotherapy referrals, vision support, and social wellbeing activities.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

UNCC provides psychosocial support, emotional wellbeing programs, community support groups, and referrals for individuals experiencing trauma, stress, grief, or social isolation.

Disease Prevention and Health Awareness

We promote awareness and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, malaria, and other community health concerns.

Protection and Community Wellbeing

UNCC works to raise awareness about domestic violence, child protection, abuse prevention, and the rights of vulnerable individuals to ensure safer and healthier communities.

Through partnership, advocacy, and community-led action, UNCC is committed to building healthier lives, restoring dignity, and ensuring that no one is left behind. UNCC - Kenya, and Regional East Africa branch at Uganda Arua