"In Uganda, we conduct demographic health surveys every five years, and the data shows that teenage pregnancy rates have remained high, with regional variations. This is a significant issue that requires a multi-sectoral approach to address." - Dr. Richard Mugahi, Reproductive

Did you know? Tuberculosis is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. But #TBIsPreventable and #Curable Together, we can #EndTB by spreading awareness and supporting treatment efforts. #YesWeCanEndTB #TBMarathon

Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University USAID Ministry of Health- Uganda Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero Mary Gorreth Nabukenya Mudiope Obulamu Stop TB Partnership TASO,Uganda CDC Global Health Anita Kigozi Alex Muganzi Let me take this honour to appreciate everyone who took part in the TB Marathon today, it was a pleasure being part of it

New month! New week & New goals! 🎯 Knowing your HIV status should be at the top of your list. Get yourself an HIV Self-testing kit today! Kuba hustle nga Omanyi status yo! ☎️Dr. Ezzy about HIV testing on 0800 211 046 or SMS on 8080. It’s Free. #ObulamuSsiZaala #ObulamuUg

Ticktock 😬 Protect yourself at all times. Avoid unsafe sex, especially with people whose HIV status you don't know. An HIV self-testing kit goes a long way in helping keep in check. #ObulamuSsiZaala #ObulamuUg

Tihiine ekyokubasa kufeerwa wayekyebeza iwe nanomukundwa wawe mwayekyebeza mukamanya amagara ganyu okugemerire,obuhereeza obu buri aha marwariro ga gavumenti gona omweihanga. Kikoreho erizooba! #UYPSafeAndStylish #ObulamuSsiZaala

Teenage pregnancies not only put the health of young mothers and their children at risk but also perpetuate cycles of poverty by limiting opportunities for girls to attain education and economic advancement. We need more support systems for young mothers to continue their

Be Responsible, get to know your HIV status. Feel free to use the #SelfTestKit. #ObulamuSsiZaala #ObulamuUg

The 3rd Health Promotion and Disease Prevention conference will take place from 16-18 October 2024. The conference will deliberate over a number of tracks where experts will share best practices, challenges and lessons learnt #MOHatWork #HPConfUg24

Like uncle Mo put it, you still have some time to change your mind. Get tested! Take your partner for a test! And even after, buy a pack of condoms on the way. Uganda Young Positves Ministry of Health- Uganda U.S. Mission Uganda PEPFAR USAID Obulamu #UYPSafeAndStylish ⁠#ObulamuSsiZaala

📢 Join us tomorrow for our 1st Teenage Pregnancy Surveillance & Response Platform engagement. We shall be discussing the different multi-sectoral approaches to reduce teenage pregnancies in Uganda. 🎙️ Dr Richard Mugahi (Commisioner Reproductive and Child Health, Ministry of Health- Uganda) 🎙️

#Mpox is spread through contact with infected persons, infected materials, infected pregnant women who may pass the virus to their unborn baby #MOHatWork

A good morning Quillmonger, Both circumcision and condoms are effective ways of reducing the risk of transmission. We guide that you get circumcised and use condoms correctly for maximum protection. Circumcision reduces the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted

👋 Mbarara and beyond, Our #Obulamu Mukitundu Kyo series is heading to your area code. Tomorrow, 3PM, 📍Kakoba & Itendero youth join us on a TikTok live 🔗bit.ly/4daJ7LP. Our moderator 🎙️ ALTON 🩺 We will be discussing overall health, key motivators and

Join me tomorrow Friday 6th on TikTok live from 3pm to 4pm . We shall be with the Kakoba & Itendero youth discussing overall health, key motivators and challenges to accessing health services. Link: bit.ly/4daJ7LP Twesageyo ✅ #ObulamuSsiZaala

#Mpox: People with severe #Mpox may require hospitalization to reduce severity of lesions & to shorten the recovery time. Ministry of Health- Uganda

Hey Kigongo, Thanks for asking. Yes, the oraQuick (Saliva) HIV test kits are highly effective when used correctly. They work by detecting antibodies to the HIV virus in your saliva, which your body produces in response to the infection. Here is a step by step guide on how to

Violence against women is never acceptable. Women across the world continue to be victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, whose tragic murder serves as a reminder to us all to intensify our

The Second Teenage Pregnancy Surveillance and Response Platform will take place this week on Wednesday 11th September 2024 at 7:30am Meeting link: bit.ly/3MfeoSy Meeting ID: 985 8588 1956 Passcode: 2024 #MOHatWork