On Friday 28 October, the Italian Embassy in Uganda has opened a three months long photo “In sickness and in health” at Makerere University, Uganda’s centre of excellence. CUAMM was present along with 10 other Italian NGOs.
The opening ceremony was also attended by Massimiliano Mazzanti, Italian Ambassador to Uganda, and Grace Mary Mugasa, Minister of State for Public Service.
«The exhibition – commented Mazzanti – recognises the historical contribution of eleven Italian NGOs and associations to the Ugandan health sector. Italy and Uganda have had a longstanding relationship that dates back to the early 20th Century, when members of the order of the Comboni Missionaries settled in the Northern areas of the country implementing commendable activities of support to the local communities especially in the areas of health and education».
The aim of the exhibition is to inspire young minds at Makerere University, sharing an established history and future of the union between Italy and Uganda, founded in philanthropic collaboration and partnership.
«Italy is the biggest in supporting health in Uganda – concluded Mazzanti – and this is evidenced with the latest approval of 10 million euros for infrastructural development in Karamoja. NGOs from Italy have been the tools used to achieve Italian commitments in health».
