HEPS-Uganda

HEPS Uganda | Advocacy NGO promoting health & socioeconomic rights | Our vision: A society where health and socioeconomic rights are realized.

[HEPS-Uganda @hepsuganda]

Join us on 8th Sept at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala for the #YOULEAD Youth Innovation Challenge Launch.
Exploring how youth-led innovation ideas can build more inclusive & sustainable cities, alongside young innovators, leaders, partners, and changemakers.
@KCCAUG
@UIRI_UG

[HEPS-Uganda @hepsuganda]

We join the people of the Tooro Kingdom in deeply mourning the passing of His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV.
May the Lord comfort the Royal Family, the Kingdom of Tooro, and all Ugandans.

[HEPS-Uganda @hepsuganda]

How might young people develop innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions that improve solid waste management while creating economic opportunities and enhancing the quality of life in the Kampala Metropolitan Area?
@KCCAUG
#Youlead

[AWAC UGANDA @awacuganda]

We are delighted to join our partners and allies — the SIHA Network, CSOs, and members of various Parliamentary Committees to discuss the domestication of the Maputo Protocol in Uganda. As a signatory to the African Charter and a member state of African Union, Uganda’s commitment to domesticating this protocol is a critical step toward advancing reproductive justice and the broader continuum of women’s rights.

@Sihanet @hrapf_uganda @amwaafrika @IpasOrg @hepsuganda @cehurduganda @CenterForWomen2

[ICWEAAt20 @ICWEastAfrica]

The dialogue builds on our regional dialogues, where communities and health facilities identified key gaps and priorities for quality improvement.

Today, we are taking these issues to the national level to secure commitments to close the gaps & strengthen service delivery.

[ICWEAAt20 @ICWEastAfrica]

#HappeningNow

@hepsuganda & ICWEA are convening a national dialogue bringing together @MinofHealthUG, partners, health facilities and communities to review evidence on integrated chronic care services & agree on priority actions to strengthen service delivery & accountability.

[Tamuka Initiative Africa. @InspireComm26]

Proud to join the Semi-Annual Evidence-Based Regional Dialogue in Masaka, convened by ICWEA and HEPS-Uganda, to identify priority gaps in integrated HIV, TB, and chronic care services and develop regional action points for stronger programming, quality improvement, and accounta..

[ICWEAAt20 @ICWEastAfrica]

#HappeningNow across Uganda!

ICWEA & @hepsuganda are convening the Semi Annual Regional Evidence Based Dialogues, bringing together LGs, health leaders, IPs & communities to review quality improvement findings & strengthen accountability for integrated chronic disease services.

[UNAIDS Uganda @UNAIDS_UG]

Strong health systems are built through evidence, accountability and community leadership.

@UNAIDS is pleased to join @ICWEAUG, @HEPSUganda and partners to review quality improvement findings and strengthen accountability for integrated chronic disease services.

[Ricky East African Foundation @ReafUg]

Men & boys are powerful allies in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights.
They promote #HIV prevention, support partners, & advocate for stigma-free services, helping build healthier families, stronger communities, & a future without HIV.

#MenAsAllies
#EndAIDS2030Ug

[ICWEAAt20 @ICWEastAfrica]

We are at #AIDS2026

Happy to join global leaders, communities, & partners to discuss how integrated care can accelerate the EVT of HIV, Hepatitis B & Syphilis.

Follow along for key insights from the session.

Cc: @UNITAID @PATHtweets @Hep_Alliance @MinofHealthUG @KimberlyEGreen

[ICWEAAt20 @ICWEastAfrica]

(VIDEO)
On the panel at #AIDS2026, Dr. Linda Kisakye, @MinofHealthUG, highlighted the country's commitment to triple elimination through stronger health systems & integrated maternal & child health services.

Take a listen 👇

Cc: @UNITAID @PATHtweets @Hep_Alliance

#SAFEStart+

[ICWEAAt20 @ICWEastAfrica]

To improve the client experience, the hospital introduced ATM style privacy booths with 3 dispensing points, allowing one client to receive medicines privately before the next enters. A simple innovation that has strengthened privacy & confidence in accessing care.
#PeopleCentred

[ICWEAAt20 @ICWEastAfrica]

ICWEA & @HEPSUganda, in partnership with the @MinofHealthUG, engaged 51 health facilities across 17 regions in Uganda to review community generated evidence & identify practical actions to strengthen integrated HIV, TB & chronic care services.

Cc: @UNAIDS_UG

#IntegratedCare

[ICWEAAt20 @ICWEastAfrica]

#Spotlight: During a facility feedback meeting in Fort Portal, @virikahospital shared how it addressed a key concern raised by RoC. Following the integration of health services, many clients felt uncomfortable collecting medicines at the dispensing window due to privacy concerns.

[National Forum Of PLHIV Networks Uganda @NAFOPHANU]

Real change begins when everyone has a seat at the table.

We were honoured to participate in the validation of the National Health Sector Male Engagement Strategy, championing a future where men and women walk this journey together.

#HomeOfChampions #NAFOPHANUatHome

[HEPS-Uganda @hepsuganda]

#HIGHLIGHTS from the dissemination and consultative meeting on the Integrated SRHR Manual and corresponding SOPs.
@MinofHealthUG
@MBKeno
@IPHC_E
@kilande_j | @WHOAFRO | @AfricaCDC

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

The Validation Meeting for the Male Engagement Strategy and Implementation Plan has today concluded at Fairway Hotel, Kampala, with closing remarks from Dr. @rmugahi99, Commissioner for Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) and Co-Chair of the Male Engagement Technical Working Group.

Dr. Mugahi underscored the need to deliberately integrate mental health into every component of Uganda’s Reproductive health programming, describing it as one of the country’s biggest emerging public health challenge that requires greater attention.

He has emphasized that male engagement is a critical component of reproductive health and plays a vital role in achieving improved health outcomes, particularly at the community level, where men’s involvement significantly influences health-seeking behaviors and family well-being.

Reflecting on past interventions, Dr. Mugahi has also cited the Youth-Friendly Corners initiative as an important concept that was successfully introduced and implemented but later lost momentum due to the proliferation of multiple service corners within health facilities. He has called for more integrated and sustainable approaches to service delivery that maximize impact and efficiency.

The meeting brought together stakeholders from MoGLSD, MoES, UNFPA among others including HEPs-Uganda to validate the draft strategy and implementation plan, ensuring a shared vision for strengthening meaningful male engagement in reproductive health across Uganda.

#MOHatWork | #ReproductiveHealthUG

[HEPS-Uganda @hepsuganda]

Dr. Irene Mwenyango (AC) officiated the meeting, thanking @hepsuganda for bringing young people on board and recognizing the knowledge gaps in #SRH among both female and male university students.
Engaging #HEIs is key to empowering youths to make informed health decisions.

[HEPS-Uganda @hepsuganda]

We are validating the inception review findings and reinforcing the critical role of leadership in higher education institutions in creating enabling environments for accessible, youth-friendly #SRH services.
@MinofHealthUG
@Educ_SportsUg
@MBKeno
@IPHC_E
@kilande_j

[HEPS-Uganda @hepsuganda]

We are validating the inception review findings and reinforcing the critical role of leadership in higher education institutions in creating enabling environments for accessible, youth-friendly #SRH services.
@MinofHealthUG
@Educ_SportsUg
@MBKeno
@IPHC_E
@kilande_j

[HEPS-Uganda @hepsuganda]

Why do we need to engage Higher Education Institutions in advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)?
Today, we continue sharing implementation pathways for integrating #SRH into Primary Health Care through stakeholder consultations with university deans and administrators.