Beneath the constant hum of boat engines and the steady flow of passengers across Lake Victoria, a silent health crisis is deepening at Kigungu landing site, fuelled by misinformation, limited access to services and the transient nature of fishing communities.

Health workers warn of rising HIV infections and unsafe abortions in the densely populated lakeside settlement, home to more than 70,000 residents and a daily transit point for over 1,000 travellers.

During a recent outreach, Family Medical Point, a community health organisation, set up camp at Mirembe Health Centre, offering sexual and reproductive health services to residents who rarely access formal healthcare.

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