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Polo Care Foundation

Community-focused, non-profit — bridging the healthcare gap in Uganda

Expanding Access Strengthening Community Health
...Expanding Access. Strengthening Community Health.
189
Maternal Mortality
per 100,000 live births
29%
Child Stunting
under 5 chronic malnutrition
33%
NCD Deaths
% of all deaths
46k
Child Deaths/year
under 18 preventable
4.45
WHO Threshold
health workers/1,000

Bridging the Healthcare Gap

"Healthcare services exist — access does not."

Through innovation, compassion, and collaboration, we are committed to expanding access and strengthening community health for those who need it most.

Our Mission

To improve equitable access to quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare for underserved and vulnerable communities.

Our Vision

Healthy, informed, and resilient communities — no individual denied healthcare due to poverty, location, or social vulnerability.

Core Values

  • Compassion — care without borders
  • Integrity — transparency & accountability
  • Innovation — tech & creative solutions
  • Collaboration — together we thrive
  • Sustainability — lasting impact

13 Pillars of Our Foundation

As established in our founding charter, these objects guide every initiative we undertake.

Improve essential healthcare access – women, children, refugees, elderly, disabilities
Promote preventive & community health – outreach, screening, referral
Strengthen maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health & nutrition
Advance health literacy – dialogues, digital, mass campaigns
Promote improved nutrition & prevent malnutrition
Prevent & manage NCDs – screening, lifestyle, early detection
WASH initiatives – reduce water/sanitation diseases
Integrate digital health & telehealth for access
Strengthen community health systems & train health workers
Facilitate affordable/subsidized care via donor support
Foster partnerships – gov, private, civil society
Promote research, learning & innovation
Ensure accountability, transparency & sustainability

Uganda's Health Landscape

Understanding the challenges we address through evidence-based interventions.

Causes of Preventable Deaths

Children under 18, Uganda

46,000+
Annual deaths
80%
Preventable

Non-Communicable Diseases

Share of total deaths in Uganda

33%
Of all deaths
22%
Premature death

Health Worker Density

Per 1,000 population

1.8
Uganda
4.45
WHO threshold

WASH Coverage Gaps

Rural communities

<60%
Safe water
~80%
Sanitation

Our Beneficiaries

Reaching the most vulnerable through targeted, community-centered interventions.

Direct Beneficiaries

Women and girls
Children and adolescents
Refugees and displaced
Elderly persons
Persons with chronic illnesses
Persons with disabilities
Low-income households
Hard-to-reach communities

Indirect Beneficiaries

Community health workers
Caregivers
Schools
Faith-based institutions
Community centers
Local health facilities
Families of direct beneficiaries

Our Partnership Model

Clear separation. Strong collaboration.

Polo Care Foundation
  • Non-profit – community programs
  • Donor-funded interventions
  • Independent governance
  • Prevention & education focus
  • Community health systems strengthening
Polo Medical Center
  • Technical & clinical partner
  • Referrals and specialized care
  • Service delivery under MoUs
  • Quality assurance & training
  • Clinical infrastructure
This model ensures quality, transparency, and sustainability in all healthcare initiatives.

Making a Difference

Measurable outcomes through community-centered interventions.

80%

Health facilities partnered

15k+

Women reached
maternal programs

30%

NCD screening
scale-up 2025

60+

Community health
workers trained

Governance

  • Independent Board of Directors
  • Executive Leadership
  • Strong Organizational Management Policies
  • Transparent financial management
  • Formal partnership agreements
  • Conflict of interest policies
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems

Sustainability Approach

  • Community capacity building
  • Prevention and cost-effective interventions
  • Integration with government systems
  • Diversified funding (grants, partnerships, philanthropy)
  • Leveraging existing health infrastructure
  • Impact continues beyond donor funding cycles

National & Global Priorities

Our work is aligned with Uganda Ministry of Health strategies and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Uganda Ministry of Health Health Sector Development Plan Universal Health Coverage
SDG 3
Good Health & Well-being
SDG 2
Zero Hunger
SDG 6
Clean Water & Sanitation
SDG 5
Gender Equality
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals

Moments of Impact

Community outreach, health screenings, WASH initiatives, and maternal care across Uganda

Partner with Polo Care Foundation

Join us in expanding healthcare access, preventing avoidable illness, and strengthening community health systems.

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