COVID-19 Pandemic

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.The standard method of diagnosis is by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) from a nasopharyngeal swab.Chest CT imaging may also be helpful for diagnosis in individuals where there is a high suspicion of infection based on symptoms and risk factors; however, guidelines do not recommend using CT imaging for routine screening.

Where we work and our Partners

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.

OUR 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

OUR DONORS

Aids Healthcare Foundation www.ahf.org

Namanve Industries Limited