Social Impact
Blending compassionate care with sustainable business practices to create lasting impact in Ugandan communities
Problem Statement & Rationale
Uganda faces severe healthcare challenges that demand innovative solutions
284
Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births (World Bank 2020)
40%
Of Ugandans live more than 5 km from a health facility (WHO 2020)
41%
Out-of-pocket expenditure of total health spend (World Bank 2021)
0.71
Physicians per 10,000 people (WHO 2020)
Challenges Musawo Tackles
Alignment with SDGs
Our integrated approach contributes to multiple Sustainable Development Goals
| SDG | Relevant Targets | Musawo Contribution |
|---|---|---|
|
SDG 3 – Good Health |
3.1, 3.2, 3.8 |
Reduces maternal/child deaths, expands UHC via home-based care. |
|
SDG 1 – No Poverty |
1.3, 1.4 |
Reduces financial shocks via affordable care. |
|
SDG 5 – Gender Equality |
5.6 |
Maternal & reproductive health programs. |
|
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities |
10.2, 10.3 |
Reaches underserved peri-urban/rural communities. |
|
SDG 17 – Partnerships |
17.16 |
Multi-stakeholder partnerships for scale. |
How Our Model Works
A hybrid approach that combines revenue-generating services with subsidized care
Revenue Generation
Services that generate sustainable income:
- Outpatient and inpatient clinical services
- Diagnostic testing and laboratory services
- Pharmacy and medication dispensing
- Corporate health programs and partnerships
Subsidized Care
Programs funded through cross-subsidization:
- Free or low-cost home visits to vulnerable households
- Community health education and prevention programs
- Discounted services for elderly and chronically ill patients
- Emergency care for those unable to pay
Achievements to Date
Demonstrating the effectiveness of our social entrepreneurship approach
| Area of Impact | Achievements | Annual / Cumulative Reach |
|---|---|---|
|
Clinic Operations |
Lungujja Health Centre Level IV licensed 2021 |
~12,000 patients/year |
|
Home-Based Care |
“Test, Treat, Track” home visits |
~215 visits conducted |
|
Community Medical Camps |
Outreach in underserved areas |
~15 camps, 25,000+ people |
|
Maternal & Child Health |
Antenatal, postnatal, newborn care |
~300+ mothers supported |
|
Health Worker Training |
Patient-centered training |
150+ workers trained |
Our Impact in Numbers
Measuring our reach across different program areas
70%
Revenue Self-Sufficiency
150+
Free Home Visits
30%
Subsidized Care Rate
5000+
Lives Impacted
Goals and Objectives
Demonstrating the effectiveness of our social entrepreneurship approach