HEPS-Uganda
@hepsuganda
Health Rights & Social Development advocacy NGO
Mission: To promote equitable access to health services & economic empowerment programs for all people in Uganda
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Despite significant progress in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination still persist, especially among young people.
Fear of judgment and rejection often prevents individuals from seeking testing, treatment, and support services.
#EndNewHIVInfections
Dear HEPS-Uganda community, please take note of this change for the 18th AGM. 17th May 2024 is the new date, venue shall be communicated.
Mwehonge Kenneth Kenneth Nyehoora Mugumya #AGM18 #HepsInAction
Currently: CSOs & NMS Uganda are in dialogue to grasp how current financing affects NMS operations. Transitioning financing systems mustn't disrupt EMHS last mile deliveries; Updates on NMS memo (Nov 1, 2023, Ref: NMS 22/6) altering EEMHS delivery for HC11s & HCIIIs.
#CLMUganda
The #PandemicFund Governing Board reiterates support for International Health Regulations/ Intergovernmental Negotiating Body implementation and encourages progress on a successful conclusion of ongoing negotiations by May 2024.
🔗Board Statement: ow.ly/FIcY50Rb1UF
'Finding new TB cases has been a significant challenge. This indicates that people with TB are not being identified & treated, allowing the disease to spread.' - Dr. Dr. Henry. G. Mwebesa, Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health- Uganda
Cc: UNAIDS HEPS-Uganda
#YesWeCanEndTB
Our 18th Annual General Meeting is due on April 19th, 2024.
The secretariat team looks forward to welcoming all the HEPS-Uganda members.
Kenneth Nyehoora Mugumya Mwehonge Kenneth Daniel Byamukama Karecera Peter Rosette Mutambi
#HepsInAction #HepsAGM
Are you in Kampala City? Here is the list of the yellow fever vaccination centre near you. Visit one, but also share with others.
Mwehonge Kenneth NTV UGANDA NBS Television UHCA Ministry of Health- Uganda
Credit: Dr. Diana Atwine
In 24 countries, transgender people face criminalisation.
Discrimination & violence contribute to a 20x higher risk of HIV for transgender women.
To protect the health of transgender people, we need to protect their rights.
#TransgenderDayofVisibility 🏳️⚧️
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