Independence Marathon raises funds for maternal heal
The second annual Independence Marathon in Kampala brought together thousands of participants to raise funds for maternal health services at Mengo Hospital. Proceeds will support a new cold storage facility for the hospital's blood bank to assist mothers with childbirth complications.
Why it matters
The event demonstrates the role of community-driven sports initiatives in addressing critical public health infrastructure gaps in Uganda.
________________ Elite runners, recreational athletes, corporate teams, families and community members gathered at Metroplex Shopping Mall in Naalya for the second Independence Marathon . The marathon was held on Sunday (October 4) ahead of Uganda's Independence Day celebrations on October 9, which feature parades, cultural performances and speeches marking the country's journey of self-determination, unity and democracy.
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