Earth Day Activities at St. Kizito Hospital Matany (SKHM)
22 April 2026 by Daniel Apuda
Earth Day Activities at St. Kizito Hospital Matany (SKHM)
Earth Day, celebrated annually on 22nd April, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about environmental protection and promoting actions that safeguard our planet for future generations. It reminds us of our shared responsibility to care for creation through sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
At St. Kizito Hospital Matany (SKHM), we are commemorating this important day through tree planting activities on the hospital attached agricultural land. Trees play a vital role in improving air quality, conserving biodiversity, and creating a healthier environment for both patients and staff. This activity today is a continued activity, which has been started about 25 years ago by eventually growing a small forest on Hospital land.
In addition, we have encouraged nearby Health Centres to join in this initiative by planting trees and greening their compounds. However, due to the current lack of rains, these activities at the Health Centre level will be slightly delayed until the rains resume, which is expected soon, ensuring better survival of the seedlings.
At SKHM, we are able to continue with planting activities despite the dry conditions by irrigating the young trees using biologically filtered wastewater from our system. This reflects our commitment not only to environmental protection but also to responsible resource management.
Through these efforts, we join the global community in caring for our common home and promoting a greener, healthier future.
