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Here at Marie Stopes, we look at sexual health through one lens: prevention and access.
People make decisions in social spaces. Health services should meet them where they are.
@SolomonSerwanjj We must embrace PAC guidelines to save women’s lives- it starts with each one of us on how we frame abortion and the health worker mandate to provide life saving care
Ms. Maureen Ninsima, Senior Superintendent of Prisons, was honoured with the Leadership Excellence Award for her unending dedication and ability to lead by example. She was commended for her democratic leadership style, ability to inspire peers, strong mobilization skills, and commitment to driving positive change within the institution.
All graduates were congratulated and urged to apply the knowledge and leadership principles acquired to strengthen correctional service delivery, uphold human rights, and maintain the high standards of the Service.
"One of the main barriers to condom use is the misconception that they reduce sensation and intimacy. We are determined to address this challenge and support our wellbeing through creative, forward-thinking solutions." Dr.@PeterDdungu, Country Director at @MarieStopesUg
#FLAMECondoms #FLAMERevolution #TurnUpTheHeat
"After capacity building of service providers, health center IIIs are now able to administer family planning methods like the implants which were initially done at selected health centers. I applaud health workers who have walked the journey with us." - @tweritah, Head of Grants @MarieStopesUg
#RISEProgrammeCloseOut
Count down it over and 🇩🇰 is ready for #SAYLaunch! Empowering young people in 🇺🇬 refugee settlements and host communities to access #SRHR information & services ✊ Collaborating with @UNFPAUganda, @MarieStopesUG, @CAREUganda & @NaguruC 🤝
We are delighted to welcome @SimonCookeMSI, the CEO of @MSIchoices to the Uganda Country Program.
Today, he spent some time visiting the @MarieStopesUg Maternity Hospital at Forest Mall, Lugogo and the Centre in Bweyogerere, where he interacted with staff members to understand our country's operations and explore ways we can continue improving access to quality healthcare and safe motherhood.
He was accompanied by the Executive Team, led by our Senior Country Director, Dr Carole @CSekimpi
This week I’ve been in Western Uganda speaking to district leaders, women’s groups, men’s groups, religious leaders, adolescents & health workers & seeing how @mariestopesUg is helping communities to tackle high rates of teenage pregnancy, domestic violence & maternal deaths. 2/2
Thank you, Rt Hon Speaker @AnitahAmong, for your valuable time and commitment to the issues pertaining to health and prosperity.
Prioritizing the SRH needs of our people is essential for achieving better health outcomes and broader development goals.
@ppd_aro@MinofHealthUG
We had a fruitful discussion with Partners in the Sexual and Reproductive Health sector this afternoon. We agreed on how Parliament can help improve and ensure the provision of quality and accessible Reproductive Health services for our people.
Parliament will revisit the Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy to ensure an integrated and comprehensive approach to Reproductive Health.
We are proud to announce that @MarieStopesUg has won the award of Best Family Planning Implementing Partner at the closing ceremony of the National Safe Motherhood Conference.
We are grateful to our clients, @MinofHealthUG & partners for acknowledging our work. #AlutaContinua
Government & private institutions have, without a doubt, made an effort to avail, deliver, and/or create awareness for sexual & reproductive health services & information, however, young people still face challenges accessing these services.
Why?
#SafeMotherhoodUG22#NTIHCLive
The UK is announcing £2.2m of funding (+UGX 9bn) to support @MinofHealthUg’s response to the Ebola outbreak, through @WHOUganda, @UNICEFUganda & @WFP. 🇬🇧 Government experts are also deploying to the WHO team. The 🇬🇧 will stand with 🇺🇬 in tackling this outbreak.
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