Preventive Healthcare
Empowering our community in Jogo and Mukono District with practical health knowledge for better living.
Drink at least 8 glasses of clean, safe water daily to stay hydrated and support body functions.
Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates for proper nutrition.
30 minutes of moderate exercise daily improves heart health and overall fitness.
7-8 hours of quality sleep helps body repair and improves mental health.
• Sleep under insecticide-treated mosquito nets
• Clear stagnant water around your home
• Wear long sleeves in the evening
• Seek treatment within 24 hours of fever
• Practice safe sex using condoms
• Get tested regularly with your partner
• Avoid sharing sharp objects
• Drink boiled or treated water
• Wash hands before eating
• Eat properly cooked food
Wash hands with soap and clean water:
• Before preparing or eating food
• After using the toilet
• After handling animals
• When hands are visibly dirty
• Cook food thoroughly
• Store food properly
• Separate raw and cooked foods
• Wash fruits and vegetables
• Keep compound clean
• Proper waste disposal
• Maintain clean latrines
Family Health
• Attend all antenatal visits
• Take iron and folic acid supplements
• Eat nutritious foods
• Rest adequately
• Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
• Keep baby warm and clean
• Complete immunization schedule
• Regular growth monitoring
• Balanced nutrition for growth
• Safe play environment
• Oral hygiene practices
• Regular deworming
Healthy families build strong communities
Visit our clinic for:
• Antenatal and postnatal care
• Child immunization
• Family planning services
Healthy Eating
• Energy foods: Matooke, posho, rice
• Body-building: Beans, fish, meat
• Protective: Fruits, vegetables
• Healthy fats: Avocado, nuts
• Eat 3 balanced meals daily
• Include protein in every meal
• Eat plenty of local vegetables
• Drink plenty of clean water
• Limit sugar and salt
• Nakati (African eggplant)
• Doodo (Amaranth)
• Malakwang
• Local fruits: mangoes, pineapples
• Silver fish (Mukene)
• Clean with clean water and soap
• Apply antiseptic
• Cover with clean bandage
• Watch for signs of infection
• Cool with running water for 10-15 minutes
• Cover with clean cloth
• Do not apply butter or oil
• Seek medical help for severe burns
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Rest in cool place
• Sponge with lukewarm water
• Seek medical help if fever persists
• Drink oral rehydration solution
• Continue breastfeeding for infants
• Eat light foods
• Seek medical help if severe
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe chest pain
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Loss of consciousness
• Severe burns
• Poisoning
• High fever that doesn't reduce
• Severe diarrhea or vomiting
• Persistent severe pain
• Injury with swelling or deformity
• Sudden vision changes
• Fever for more than 2 days
• Cough lasting over a week
• Skin rash or infections
• Routine check-ups
• Immunizations
For emergencies, visit Jogo Medical Clinic immediately or call our emergency line: +256 772598614?;';
Seasonal Advice
• Use mosquito nets consistently
• Wear protective footwear
• Drink boiled water
• Dry clothes properly
• Drink more water
• Protect skin from sun
• Eat water-rich fruits
• Conserve water
• Keep children warm
• Watch for respiratory infections
• Eat warm foods
• Get flu vaccination
• Regular hand washing
• Balanced nutrition
• Physical activity
• Routine health checks