Balaam Barugahara, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, wants everyone to help make children healthier. Yesterday, he spoke about why we need better care for kids right away. Uganda must improve health services and early growth programs for children. He believes young people hold the future because they make up most of our country's population.
The scary numbers about child care require fast action from all of us, Balaam said at the recent Baby & Kids Expo East Africa launch. His ministry runs several programs for parents. These include the National Parenting Programme, childhood development projects, money for needy families, plus partnerships like Real Fathers. Events such as this Expo bring together businesses with regular people to create better lives for Ugandan children who deserve health, safety, and love.
Uganda has 45.9 million people, according to the 2024 count by UBOS. Nearly half of those people fall under the age of 14. This shows why we must put money into schools and medical care. Young families need support to grow well. The UNICEF study from 2018 reveals even worse news - three out of four young adults faced some type of harm during childhood. This included physical, emotional, or sexual violence against them.
Girls reported sexual abuse at 35 percent, compared to boys at 17 percent. These numbers show big problems across Uganda. They give everyone a chance to fix healthcare access, help children grow better, and stop family violence. Healthy homes create a stronger nation. Kiara Events Limited started the Baby and Kids Expo back in 2016. They run this yearly meeting for improving child wellness and family life.
The expo connects families with experts who share new ideas about raising kids, helping them grow, and teaching them early. People learn together, have fun, and find ways to help their children become better. The next expo happens May 9-11, 2025, at UMA Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo. The theme focuses on making families stronger through healthcare, growth, and no violence at all. Parents, children, pregnant mothers, and businesses will find helpful information.
Joweria Nabuuma is the managing director of Kiara Events Limited. She promises the expo will make children healthier. Experts will talk about raising special needs kids, keeping minds and bodies healthy, emergency care, and teaching good values. The Children's Clinic will provide free shots, health checks, and help for children with Down syndrome, autism, and baby health problems. Kids will enjoy gymnastics shows, dancing, fashion walks, and music from young singers. Minister Balaam Barugahara supports this important meeting in Kampala.
The scary numbers about child care require fast action from all of us, Balaam said at the recent Baby & Kids Expo East Africa launch. His ministry runs several programs for parents. These include the National Parenting Programme, childhood development projects, money for needy families, plus partnerships like Real Fathers. Events such as this Expo bring together businesses with regular people to create better lives for Ugandan children who deserve health, safety, and love.
Uganda has 45.9 million people, according to the 2024 count by UBOS. Nearly half of those people fall under the age of 14. This shows why we must put money into schools and medical care. Young families need support to grow well. The UNICEF study from 2018 reveals even worse news - three out of four young adults faced some type of harm during childhood. This included physical, emotional, or sexual violence against them.
Girls reported sexual abuse at 35 percent, compared to boys at 17 percent. These numbers show big problems across Uganda. They give everyone a chance to fix healthcare access, help children grow better, and stop family violence. Healthy homes create a stronger nation. Kiara Events Limited started the Baby and Kids Expo back in 2016. They run this yearly meeting for improving child wellness and family life.
The expo connects families with experts who share new ideas about raising kids, helping them grow, and teaching them early. People learn together, have fun, and find ways to help their children become better. The next expo happens May 9-11, 2025, at UMA Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo. The theme focuses on making families stronger through healthcare, growth, and no violence at all. Parents, children, pregnant mothers, and businesses will find helpful information.
Joweria Nabuuma is the managing director of Kiara Events Limited. She promises the expo will make children healthier. Experts will talk about raising special needs kids, keeping minds and bodies healthy, emergency care, and teaching good values. The Children's Clinic will provide free shots, health checks, and help for children with Down syndrome, autism, and baby health problems. Kids will enjoy gymnastics shows, dancing, fashion walks, and music from young singers. Minister Balaam Barugahara supports this important meeting in Kampala.
