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The 4th Mental Health Camp is here, organized by Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Mental Health Date: 19th–21st May 2026 Venue: Parliament of Uganda Your voice matters. Your presence counts. 📞 0786367678 📧 [email protected] Let’s push for stronger policy advocacy and a mentally healthier Uganda, together

VIDEO: Mental conditions affect approximately 24.2 % of adults and 22.9 % of children. - Min. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero #NBSUpdates

Today, during the launch of the 2025 State of Uganda's Population Report, under the theme: “Mental Health: A Silent Emergency.” Our Executive Board Chairperson Pamela emphasised that Mental health is no longer peripheral. It is central to Uganda’s development trajectory.

This morning, I was privileged to launch the State of Uganda Population Report 2025 (SUPRE) under the theme “Mental Health: A Silent Emergency.” The report shows that reported mental cases increased by more than 70% between 2021 and 2024. one in 4 Ugandans is affected

SUPRE’s task-sharing plan succeeds only if Government builds the specialist supervision backbone at Regional and National Referral Hospitals. #MentalHealthEmergencyUg #EmergenciesCallForSpecialists Omushaho W'Emitwe (Dr.RaymondM) emmanuel 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗠.𝗗 Jeremiah Mutinye Kwesiga Muyanga Mark, MD, MMed (Psych)

Come let’s learn about the Psychiatry practice in Uganda.

Congratulations upon your well deserved promotion Dr. Akena

The Department of Psychiatry is pleased to congratulate our Head of Department, Dr Dickens Akena, on his promotion to Associate Professor. Congratulations, Associate Professor Dickens.

Congratulations Dr. Dickens Akena, Head of Dept, Psychiatry, on your promotion to Associate Professor! 🎉 Your leadership and commitment to mental health research and training continue to inspire many. We are proud to have you as a member of our society. 💪 Robert Kalyesubula,MD, FISN(USA), PhD-FRCP(London) EKM