The United States & Uganda are investing in frontline healthcare workers to strengthen community where it matters most. At the Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWS) graduation in Mbarara, #AmbPopp underscored a key commitment under the recently signed bilateral MOU: the πΊπΈ will support the training of 4,000+ community health extension workers across πΊπ¬. This investment prevents the spread of disease, responds to outbreaks, & protects national &π health security for the πΊπΈ + πΊπ¬.
In Uganda, we often speak about systems strengthening, localization, and sustainable change. What does that look like in the lives of the people we serve? Dr. Ritah Waddimba weighs in on how our EMPOWER Program supports communities to lead change: https://t.co/qaMoeiRtAZ
Last week, we trained a cohort of health workers in delivering long-acting & permanent family planning services. They will now cascade these skills at the regional, district, and facility levels, ensuring women have choices and improved access to services. #EMPOWERUG@UKinUganda
During the discussions, Director General Dr. Charles Olaro emphasized the importance of preventing unintended pregnancies as a key step toward improving #maternal and reproductive #health outcomes. @UKinUganda@Ritahwadds@Prideashaba
The @MinofHealthUG convened the 2nd Steering Committe Meeting, bringing together partners to review progress of the #EMPOWERUG programme in strengthening maternal health and #familyplanning services across Uganda.@Ritahwadds
Key recommendations from today's review of #EMPOWERUG and WISH P&S: strengthen implementation of high impact practices for FP/MNCH, consistent commodity availability,strengthen district engagement, & expand strategies to better reach adolescents, men & underserved communities.
We wrapped up the donor field visit with a debrief,sharing lessons from across the districts: contextualize interventions,strengthen adolescent health and enhance government -led programming to drive lasting change.@UKinUganda@Ritahwadds@MinofHealthUG#EMPOWERUG
Next, we visited Ibanda, where the District Health Team appreciated #EMPOWERUG 's work, especially the mentorship structure which is strengthening the health system, and expanding sustained access to quality Maternal Health services.@Ritahwadds@ARNOLDKABBALE@MinofHealthUG
We ended the day at a dialogue in Nakivale settlement, where open discussions on family planning, created a space for health workers and VHTs to demisfy misconceptions, and provide accurate information for informed choices. @UKinUganda@Ritahwadds#EMPOWERUG
At Rwekubo HC IV, we saw how #EMPOWERUG is driving uptake of immediate post delivery family planning through Continuous Quality Improvement projects; helping mothers to prevent rapid repeat pregnancies and plan their futures.@UKinUganda@MinofHealthUG
Pathfinder International has donated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) equipment to the Ministry of Health, with funding from the UK Government through the Empowering Women for Better Reproductive Health Outcomes (EMPOWER) Programme. The programme adopts a health systems strengthening approach to support the Government of Uganda in reducing preventable maternal and child mortality.
The Permanent Secretary, Dr. @DianaAtwine, officially flagged off the equipment for distribution to the respective beneficiary health facilities.
The donated equipment, which includes oxygen blenders, mechanical ventilators, stationary baby cots with mattresses, and neonatal patient monitors, among others, is intended to enhance the quality of newborn care services.
The equipment will benefit Regional Referral Hospitals in Masaka, Lira and Fort Portal, as well as Iganga General Hospital. #MOHatWork
Through the #EMPOWERUg programme, medical doctors from public Health Facilities are receiving Essential Training in Operative Obstetricts (ETOO), enhancing their surgical skills to prevent birth injuries and reduce perinatal deaths.
The π¬π§ government is committed to reducing maternal & child deaths in πΊπ¬. Through the #EMPOWERUg programme, 41 OBGYNs & midwives completed national refresher trainings in Comprehensive & Basic Emergency Obstetric & Newborn Care, ready to cascade lifesaving skills across πΊπ¬.
The π¬π§ government is committed to reducing maternal & child deaths in πΊπ¬. Through the #EMPOWERUg programme, 41 OBGYNs & midwives completed national refresher trainings in Comprehensive & Basic Emergency Obstetric & Newborn Care, ready to cascade lifesaving skills across πΊπ¬.
Spot checks on service delivery at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital this evening revealed several challenges, which we are addressing both in the medium and long term. Encouragingly, the hospital reports a marked reduction in medicine stock-outs since embracing digitization, as this has strengthened accountability in medicines management. We are pleased to see our vision taking shape and remain committed to prioritizing the digitization of all Regional and General Referral Hospitals until full operationalization is achieved.