Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2). It was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has resulted in an ongoing pandemic. Common symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of smell and taste. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) possibly precipitated by cytokine storm, multi-organ failure, septic shock, and blood clots.The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days, but may range from two to fourteen days.
The virus is primarily spread between people during close contact,most often via small droplets produced by coughing,sneezing, and talking.The droplets usually fall to the ground or onto surfaces rather than travelling through air over long distances.Less commonly, people may become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their face.It is most contagious during the first three days after the onset of symptoms, although spread is possible before symptoms appear, and from people who do not show symptoms. READMORE
Our organization is currently operating in Kampala and Mubende with plans and hopes of expanding our work to the neighboring countries across Africa. We are working, limited by resources but hoping to make our communities a better place for the little and vulnerable children.Our main areas of operation are Lungujja, Busega,Natete, Masanafu,Lugala and Lubya.
Partners
Youth Alive Uganda www.youthaliveuganda.org
Kisa Primary school, Namirembe-Uganda
Foundation for Human Rights Initiative www.fhri.or.ug
Hope for Victims of Traffic Accidents (HOVITA) info.hovita@gmail.com
YADNET-UGANDA www.yadnet.org
Donors
Aids Healthcare Foundation www.ahf.org
Namanve Industries Limited
Katika Child Africa is a charity nonprofit, child and youth-centered serving organization based in Uganda seeking to promote and empower wellbeing of young people with specific emphasis on Education &Literacy empowerment, Child protection, Health, Enhancement of gender equality and girl child support, Promotion of youth livelihood, developing leadership and talents among young people.