NDUNGU ROBERT

Passionate about medical research

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

@sundson You are yet to be close to the terms and conditions

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

@seeka_brian It’s impossible to a carry a human being in the stomach.

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

Last week, CEHURD joined Hon. @Leniacharity - Member of Parliament for Vurra County, and partners in taking a Free Health Camp to communities in Arivu Sub-County, reaching residents in Ulupi, Eceko and Bondo Health Centre, including communities in Ombavu, Omoo, Pajulu and Awika in Northern Uganda.

The health camp provided an opportunity for community members to learn about #SelfCare and access health services closer to home.

We were pleased to participate alongside @OxfaminUganda, @RHUganda, @DoingItForHerug, Arua Regional Referral Hospital, Vurra Health Centres, Awini Initiative Africa and @UgandaRedCross Society, among other partners.

#StandUpForSRHR

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗕 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮

❝I am thankful that they brought the services closer to us because I would not have gone to the facility on my own.❞

For many men, bringing health services closer can make the difference between delaying care and getting screened in time.

In this article, Ndungu Robert (@RobUgElite), TB Contact Tracing Officer at CEHURD, explores how Male Action Groups are bringing integrated #HIV, #TB and malaria screening and referral services closer to men in Gulu, Lira and Arua.

Through Male Champions, community outreaches and mobile diagnostic services, the model is helping reach men where they live, work and spend their time.

Read full article » https://t.co/u8UkHP3DjH

#TBHIVHumanRights

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮?

Two recent publications in the @DailyMonitor point to a broader health and human rights concern - Uganda is generating important evidence about who is being affected, where the burden is concentrated, and how our prevention efforts need to respond.

On Tuesday, 18 August 2026, the Daily Monitor reported findings from a @UgandaCancerIns Institute study showing significant differences in cancer cases across regions and between women and men. The report recorded 35,968 cancer cases in 2022, with some regions carrying a much heavier burden than others.

Today, 24 August 2026, the Daily Monitor reports that 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, based on a study by the @KCCAUG. The report also shows that women accounted for 62% of the new HIV-positive cases identified in the study.

These numbers should make us pause.

They tell us more than the scale of the health challenges. The question, therefore, should not stop at 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺? It should be - What are we doing with this evidence?

Are prevention programmes reaching the communities and populations carrying the greatest burden? Are people able to access timely testing, early diagnosis and quality treatment? Are health services responding to the realities that put women, young people and other vulnerable populations at greater risk? And are resources being directed where the need is greatest?

Beyond informing reports and headlines, this health data should influence policy, guide resource allocation, strengthen prevention and improve access to care.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 #RightToHealth.

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

@itsKirunda Great 👍

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

@GalaxyFMUg So hurtful 😭seeing the kids i met at Sipi falls like this … they were very joyful during the tour session: May the souls of innocent children RIP🙏

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

@JoelSsenyonyi @AAgather Voice of the Voiceless - Salute

[Uganda Medical Association @TheUMAofficial]

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
#InternsNotSlaves

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

@Almost_4_0 Strong reflection : Don’t wait for perfect conditions @Almost_4_0

[Dr. Faith Nabushawo @faith_nabushawo]

Mr President @KagutaMuseveni I know you remember this day, when we met you at the Stare House Entebbe and you promised to ensure medical interns issues are resolved after listening to us.

In fact following this meeting you released a directive that medical interns get paid 2.5M monthly. And now they’re telling them to work without pay 💔

Mr President we are coming back to you to ressolve the impasse if the people at the ministry of health insist on that policy. 🙏

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

@NinyeTabz Those with her loans will not pay back 😂

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

Represented CEHURD at the pass-out of 129 CHEWs in Omoro District. The MoH CHEWs initiative is a strategic investment in bridging human resource gaps &advancing disease prevention through Health education,early case identification,referral& linkage to care @MinofHealthUG

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

Ending TB is possible when communities lead the response. As we mark World TB Day, CEHURD continues to deliver community-led TB interventions through contact tracing & TB CAST+ campaigns—driving better case detection & linkage to care @cehurduganda #EndTB

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

At the start of each year, we convene as one institution to reflect, reset, and align. Our annual staff retreat creates space to assess where we are, clarify where we are headed, and agree on how we move forward together.

𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 » https://t.co/O66ZzxJbIG

This year focused on translating strategy into everyday practice, ensuring individual work plans and departmental priorities align with our Strategic Plan. We reviewed progress from the first year of implementation, identified gaps, and agreed on practical adjustments to strengthen impact.

Read more » https://t.co/f6Jt4SHm9D

#CEHURDRetreat

[NDUNGU ROBERT @RobUgElite]

Illness including Cancer touches families and communities every day. Let’s care for the sick with dignity and appreciate the health teams working tirelessly to save lives and restore hope. #WorldCancerDay @cehurduganda

[Fatia Kiyange @FatiaKiyange]

On #WorldCancerDay, I salute Oncologists at the Frontline of treating cancer. Thanks to Uganda Gvt for making treatment available. We need a Pet Scanner, more space for patients & carers & strong prevention prog. Not many can afford a Pet scan abroad @MinofHealthUG @cehurduganda

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

Today, 4 February, we come together once again to mark #WorldCancerDay. We embrace the #UnitedByUnique campaign and its people-centred approach, placing individuals, families, and communities at the heart of cancer care that respects diverse needs and lived experiences.

Cancer remains a significant health challenge in Uganda, with an estimated 36,000 new cases and nearly 25,000 deaths recorded each year - a burden that strains families, communities, and health systems.

In Uganda, breast, cervical, prostate, lung, colorectal, and liver cancers continue to devastate lives, bringing physical pain, emotional distress, economic strain, and social isolation for patients and their loved ones.

Join us in advocating for early screening, equitable access to care, and rights-based policies.
Government must invest in people-centred cancer care. Health systems must prioritise prevention and early diagnosis. Communities must speak up, challenge stigma, hold duty bearers accountable, and support those affected.

#WorldCancerDay2026

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

WE ARE NOW OPEN AND FULLY OPERATIONAL

As we begin 2026, we congratulate our partners, allies, and communities for making it through the festive season and the recent election period.

We continue to advance health and human rights, standing with communities, and responding to health rights violations whenever they occur. Thank you for the resilience, solidarity, and trust that carry us through and continue to guide our work.

Should you experience or witness any health or human rights violations, please reach out to us for support, guidance, and referrals. Toll-free line: 0800300044

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

As we get into the festive season, the #16DaysofActivismUG may be behind us but our commitment and responsibility remain.

We must be vigilant, keep speaking out, standing with survivors, challenging harmful norms, and demanding accountability.