Title: Non-Governmental Organizations' Health Service Delivery Support and the Physical health outcomes in Luwero Town Council, Luwero District in Uganda.
Authors: Muhanuzi Geoffrey & Ssenyondo Primo
Volume: 10
Issue: 7
Pages: 205-217
Publication Date: 2026/07/28
Abstract:
The study examined the relationship between NGOs' health service Delivery Support and the Physical health outcomes in Luwero Town Council. The study used cross-sectional and Case study. A total of 123 respondents participated in the study. The perceived NGOs' health service delivery support in Luwero Town Council was found to be positive as the highest-rated contributions were increasing access to healthcare services (M = 3.97, SD = 1.016) and improving access to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria services (M = 3.80, SD = 1.159), followed by improving the availability of essential medicines (M = 3.59, SD = 1.078) and supporting the provision of quality healthcare services (M = 3.59, SD = 0.949). Generally positive physical health outcomes among people in Luwero Town Council was noted. All the physical health indicators recorded mean scores above the neutral point (M = 3.00), ranging from 3.24 to 3.93, indicating overall agreement that health conditions had improved. The highest-rated outcomes were the reduction in household illnesses (M = 3.93, SD = 1.034) and quicker recovery after treatment (M = 3.82, SD = 0.850), while children's nutritional status (M = 3.72, SD = 0.908), immunization services (M = 3.68, SD = 0.926), and maternal healthcare (M = 3.63, SD = 1.010) also received positive ratings. The correlation analysis demonstrates that NGOs' Health Service Delivery Support is positively and significantly related to Physical Health Outcomes (r = 0.473, p < 0.001, N = 123). Although the relationship is moderate rather than strong, it suggests that strengthening NGO interventions in health service delivery is likely to improve physical health outcomes in the community. The findings underscore the important role NGOs play in complementing government efforts to improve community health in Luwero Town Council. The study recommends Increasing access for vulnerable populations, strengthening maternal and child health programmes, expanding medical outreach services, and expanding community health education.