During a homily at a mass to commemorate the diocesan International Day for the Sick held at Makukuulu Parish in Bukomansimbi district, Bishop Jjumba emphasized the significant medicinal values of various natural plants. He urged Christians to take responsibility for preserving them.
Masaka Diocese Bishop Serverus Jjumba praying for Patients that showed at the free Medical Camp. He preached for environment protection to conserve natural medicines
Masaka Diocesan Bishop Serverus Jjumba has appealed to Christians to spearhead a campaign for environmental conservation to preserve the natural medicinal benefits of plant species.
During a homily at a mass to commemorate the diocesan International Day for the Sick held at Makukuulu Parish in Bukomansimbi district, Bishop Jjumba emphasized the significant medicinal values of various natural plants. He urged Christians to take responsibility for preserving them.
He noted that besides mitigating the adverse effects of climate change by planting trees to trap greenhouse gases and regulate temperatures, the community should also recognize the environment as an essential source of natural medicines and nutritional components vital for good health.
Bishop Jjumba called on Christians to lead efforts in restoring traditional tree species and reviving the cultivation of indigenous food crops known for their health benefits.
“It is high time communities resumed growing and consuming traditional food crops and vegetables such as creeping wild yams, Lima beans, pumpkins, bitter eggplants, amaranth vegetables, and other rare bush pulses, which have natural medicinal properties and enhance health,” he urged.
//Cue in: “okulongoosa embeera y’omuntu….
Cue out: …..stewardship of the world.”//
On the other hand, Bishop Jjumba also called upon health workers to create a welcoming environment for patients seeking medical services, ensuring their complete healing.
He emphasized that despite challenges and inefficiencies in the healthcare system, patients should always be treated with generosity and dignity to restore their hope.
//Cue in: “n’ebwolwala era osigala…..
Cue out: …..muntu munnaffe.”//
Reverend Father Emmanuel Katabaazi, the Masaka Diocesan Coordinator of Health Services, noted that beyond organizing free medical camps to provide treatment for disadvantaged individuals, the Church will prioritize health education to prevent diseases in communities.
According to him, assessments from the diocesan medical camps have revealed that many patients suffer from preventable conditions related to hygiene, poor eating habits, and alcoholism.
//Cue in: “ekiteesawoolusiisira….
Cue out: …..kubulamu bwabwe.”//
During the event, over 1,500 patients received free medical care, including minor surgeries for prostate and cervical cancers.
