Uganda - The Upasuaji Medical Assistance Grant is a structured financial safety net designed to support Ugandan families caring for children with specialized health needs. Operating on a co-investment model, the program does not fully fund every cost; instead, it assists with accrued medical expenses to remove the financial barriers to care while preserving the dignity, effort, and active provider role of the parents.
How It Works
Financial Support: Eligible families receive up to 1,000,000 Shillings (1M UGX) per year.
Reimbursement System: Families submit valid medical receipts to a case manager to receive direct reimbursement as expenses occur, ensuring 100% financial accountability.
Covered Expenses: The grant covers critical healthcare necessities, including life-saving cardiac medications, diagnostic surveillance (such as Echo and ECG scans), and specialist consultations.
By turning sporadic, emergency-driven responses into a consistent, managed path, the program counters local stigma, prevents treatment abandonment, and establishes long-term medical stability for vulnerable children and single-parent households.