Usawa Health Initiative

A Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Initiative| Let’s make the world a better place for everyone. #reproductiveJustice#climatejustice

[Usawa Health Initiative @UsawaHealth]

The #UsawaConference2025 is officially ON!
We’re connecting young leaders, advocates, and SRHR champions from across the region to spark real change and action.

From powerful discussions to inspiring collaborations. Mombasa is buzzing with #UsawaEnergy! 💬🔥

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

“The HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Act seeks to balance public health protection with the rights of people living with HIV. It offers important safeguards against discrimination and supports access to HIV services, but some provisions on mandatory testing, disclosure, and criminalization remain controversial because they can affect privacy, autonomy, and the willingness of people to seek testing and treatment. For many Ugandans living with HIV, the law is therefore both a source of legal protection and a subject of ongoing human rights debate”

Justine Balya - Human rights / HIV & SRHR expert with an overview of Selected Legislation and Judgements and their Implications for SRHR and HIV Programming.
#HIVAdvocacy
#TBHIVHumanrights

[The Women's Probono Initiative @WomenProbono]

Our Legal Officer, Jasper Twesige, participated in the stakeholder engagement organized by CEHURD on how legislation and judicial decisions shape Uganda’s HIV response and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

The discussions highlighted the importance of rights-based laws and policies in improving access to healthcare, strengthening public health outcomes, and protecting vulnerable populations.

We remain committed to advancing evidence-informed legal frameworks that promote health justice, equity, and meaningful collaboration among key stakeholders.

#HIVResponse #HealthJustice

[Uganda AIDS Commission @aidscommission]

#BeVigilant
#EndAIDS2030Ug

[The Joint Clinical Research Centre, Uganda @jcrc_official1]

Today marked the launch of the Mass Sickle Cell Awareness and Testing Campaign in schools, held at Iganga Progressive School as part of the pre-commemoration activities leading to #WorldSickleCellDay2026

The campaign aims to increase awareness about Sickle Cell Disease, promote early testing, and empower students with knowledge about prevention and management.

We sincerely appreciate the continued support from @MinofHealthUG, and @terumobct, and IMARA for their invaluable contribution towards making this initiative a success.

Together, we are raising awareness, promoting testing, and advancing the fight against Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda. #WorldSickleCellDay2026 #JCRCCares

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

❝Uganda’s self-care journey demonstrates what can be achieved when political commitment, strategic planning, and strong partnerships come together. From HIV self-testing and self-injection technologies to policies grounded in dignity, access, and choice, we are empowering people to take charge of their health while building more resilient and responsive health systems.❞

~ Dr. Richard Muhagi (@rmugahi99) @MinofHealthUG, during side event titled Self-Care in Transition: Power, People and Possibilities in a Changing SRHR Landscape (SCTG) session.

#RHNKPanAfricanConference2026
#Selfcare4UHC

[Center for Reproductive Rights Africa @ReproRightsAFR]

Day 3 of the #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026 was buzzing with energy.

From engaging sessions and insightful conversations at the booth to meaningful exchanges with partners and advocates, the day was filled with opportunities to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescents across Africa.

As we head into the final day, we are excited to continue to champion and defend adolescents' reproductive health and rights.

@rhnkorg

[Dr.Henry Kaweesi @TweetsbyHenry]

Dear Arsenal fans; as we prepare for the parade, pass by @NuvivaLab today and screen for any illnesses that might stop you from enjoying the celebrations.

From full Body check up to cancer screenings, Nuviva got you.

[Dr.Henry Kaweesi @TweetsbyHenry]

Ladies……Vitamin D helps to shrink & even slow growth of Fibroids.

And yet vitamin D deficiency is very common in African women; the same population with a high prevalence of uterine fibroids.

Passby @NuvivaLab today and check your vitamin D levels and thank me later.

[Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero @JaneRuth_Aceng]

Yesterday, I officially discharged Mr. Sande Stephen at UCI Mulago, Uganda’s FIRST bone marrow transplant patient treated on home soil. For decades, this cure meant selling land to go abroad. Today, we proved “Made in Uganda” care is world-class. Sickle cell cure is next.

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Today, on #WorldMalariaDay, Africa CDC reaffirms its commitment to accelerating efforts to end malaria across the continent.

Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Africa — but it is preventable, treatable, and ultimately eliminable with sustained action.

With continued leadership from@_AfricanUnion Member States and coordinated efforts across sectors, Africa can move closer to a malaria-free future.

#HealthSecurity

[Humphrey Nabimanya @HumNabimanya]

Today, our team was at the London College of St. Lawrence, Maya, continuing the Toba Bully campaign and reinforcing the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can learn, connect, and grow. This work goes beyond addressing bullying; it’s about shaping mindsets, building empathy, and encouraging students to choose kindness in how they show up for one another. When young people feel seen, heard, and valued, real change begins.

I’m always encouraged by the way our peer educators lead these engagements using games, peer sessions, and edutainment to spark honest and meaningful conversations. Young people learn best from each other, in spaces where they can ask questions freely and engage without fear. From discussions about puberty to making informed life choices, we are creating an environment where curiosity is embraced, and guidance is rooted in respect and truth.

At @reachahand, this is why we do what we do. Every young person deserves access to the right information, the confidence to make healthy decisions, and the support to navigate their journey. Toba Bully is more than a campaign; it is a movement to raise a generation that is informed, compassionate, and intentional about standing up for what is right.

#TobaBully #PEA26 #ReachAHandAfrica

[The Women's Probono Initiative @WomenProbono]

Our Legal Officer @NabbaaleT participated in a two-day residential strategizing and capacity-building session alongside members of the Legal Support Network (LSN) and the Coalition to Stop Maternal Mortality due to Unsafe Abortion @CSMMUA

The convening provided a critical space to reflect on the current SRHR landscape in Uganda, strengthen movement-building efforts, and deepen collaboration between legal and advocacy actors working to advance reproductive health and rights.
#SRHR

[Dr.Henry Kaweesi @TweetsbyHenry]

Your reproductive health, your choice.
People will judge you. But facts will empower you.

Consult our counselors at https://t.co/xdiyGTWVzL about anything regarding your reproductive health at free of charge.

[TAHI-Uganda @Togetheraliv]

In our latest episode, we host Dr. Jimmy Ochorin from @MinofHealthUG, who shares insights into the Ministry’s efforts to ensure inclusive healthcare provision across the country.

Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/QxmnOvwCYb
@mallampanti

[The Joint Clinical Research Centre, Uganda @jcrc_official1]

Today is a big moment for us in Gulu City! 🎉
We are proud to officially launch our Private Clinic at the Regional Centre of Excellence bringing quality, accessible healthcare closer to you.

Our services include:
• OPD general medical care
• Laboratory services
• HIV testing & counseling
• Hepatitis B care
• Adolescent-friendly services
• Specialized sickle cell care and treatment

And that’s not all! Today, we are also hosting a FREE Health Camp offering:
• Hepatitis B screening
• Sickle cell disease screening
• Non-communicable diseases screening (e.g. hypertension)
• TB screening
• Immunization services
• Cervical cancer screening
• Treatment of common conditions

If you are in Gulu or know someone who is, this is the moment come through and take a step towards better health.

#ACentreOfExcellence #HealthyCommunities #GuluCity

[Humphrey Nabimanya @HumNabimanya]

At @reachahand, we have always believed that to connect with young people truly, we must meet them where they are.

We brought our signature edutainment approach to life at @ScorisU, proving that when you blend education with music and art, you break down the barriers of stigma and silence. We moved away from traditional lecturing and instead fostered a space where students felt safe to discuss puberty, mental health, menstrual health and the importance of emotional intelligence.

Through our #TobaBully campaign, we focused heavily on the power of empathy and peer support. We challenged students to look beyond themselves and understand the impact of intimidation, replacing it with a culture of kindness and non-judgmental listening.

This school outreach is a powerful reminder that informed youth are empowered youth. We aren't just delivering information; we are building a movement where empathy is the standard and every young person feels seen and heard. I am incredibly proud of the energy at Scoris and remain committed to ensuring that every school we visit becomes a haven for growth, learning, and mutual respect.

#PEA26

[CEHURD Uganda @cehurduganda]

Malaria remains a major health challenge in Uganda, especially for children and pregnant women, affecting lives, livelihoods, and the health system. It contributes to about 13% of deaths among children under five in the country.

Prevention and timely treatment save lives, but access to insecticide-treated nets, testing, and effective treatment remains uneven, particularly in vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities.

Sustained action is needed to protect those most at risk, strengthen health systems, and keep progress on track toward ending malaria.

#WorldMalariaDay
#EndMalaria

[Dr.Henry Kaweesi @TweetsbyHenry]

@256Rootyherman For the ladies out there… reach out to our team 👉https://t.co/xdiyGTWVzL ( click & bookmark) for any assistance & questions regarding your reproduction.

[The Women's Probono Initiative @WomenProbono]

Is Uganda ready for the future of fertility?

Our Deputy ED @WakieRose shall be a panelist on the webinar: Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Africa, to discuss the legislative gap in Uganda.

Date: 23rd April, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm EAT

Register now: https://t.co/28Bwqb8GtO

[Dr.Henry Kaweesi @TweetsbyHenry]

Today we had the rare opportunity to meet one of Uganda’s wealthiest minds, H.E Mr Kirumira.

Beyond the numbers and success, we had a meaningful conversation about the future of healthcare and diagnostics in Uganda & how @NuvivaLab can positively impact healthcare.