The journey toward ensuring universal access to reproductive health continues to take a bold step forward. UNFPA, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and development partners, has dispatched UGX 7.4 billion worth of lifesaving […]
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Uganda Faces Rising Suicide Rates: Mental Health Uganda Calls for Urgent Action
Every year, more than 720,000 people worldwide die by suicide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Suicide has become the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15–29, a group vital to […]
Uganda to Host 2nd National Conference on Health, Human Rights and Development in September 2025 – UCHD
Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), has officially announced the 2nd Uganda National Conference on Health, Human Rights and Development (UCHD 2025), […]
Birungi Charities: Elevating Voices, Claiming Rights through the We Lead Program
Birungi Charities’ participation in the We Lead program was driven by a clear ambition: to empower young women and adolescent girls from marginalized communities in Uganda to claim their sexual and reproductive health and rights […]
WWM Demands Fair Treatment and Examination Opportunities for Pregnant Student at Medical Laboratory Training School – Jinja
Women With A Mission (WWM) is deeply concerned about the recent expulsion of Namukisa Sarah, a student at Medical Laboratory Training School – Jinja, who was discontinued from school on 16th May 2025 due to […]
Uganda’s 2025/26 Budget: Time to Prioritize Sexual and Reproductive Health
Uganda’s health sector received a significant boost in the recently announced 2025/26 national budget, with Shs 5.87 trillion allocated nearly double last year’s figure of Shs 2.95 trillion. This increase represents 8.1% of the national […]
Cynthia Kinyera Explores the Silent Factors Fueling Uganda’s Teen Pregnancy Rates
A deep dive into how defilement and paedophilia contribute to Uganda’s urgent teen pregnancy issue. Uganda has a teenage pregnancy problem. Across the country, obstetrics wards are filled with pregnant, panicked and underprepared girls yet […]
Community Health Partners Coalition-Uganda Engages in High-Level Dialogue with Parliamentary Committees on Health and Finance to Strengthen CHWs
In a pivotal move to bolster community health initiatives, the Community Health Partners Coalition-Uganda recently engaged in a high-level dialogue with the Parliamentary Committees on Health and Finance to discuss strategies for professionalizing, legislating, and […]
Changing the Narrative: Empowering Ugandan Youth to Combat Teenage Pregnancy
Teenage pregnancy remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Uganda today, particularly in regions like Busoga. It affects the health, education, and future prospects of young girls, perpetuating cycles of poverty and limiting the […]
SHE SOARS Project: Calling Ugandan Women’s Rights Organizations
Are you passionate about advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for adolescent girls? Do you operate in Kampala, Mukono, or Wakiso? If yes, then this is an exciting opportunity you don’t want to […]
Sustaining the Progress Against HIV: A Call to Action – UNAIDS
UNAIDS recently announced a remarkable statistic: a 39% decline in new HIV infections globally since 2010. This milestone reflects the tremendous efforts of governments, NGOs, healthcare providers, and communities around the world in combating the […]
Day One of the 2025 Ahaki Media Fellowship: A Journey into Reproductive Justice
The inaugural day of the 2025 Ahaki Media Fellowship has set an invigorating tone for what promises to be a transformative journey focused on reproductive rights and justice across Africa. Attended by an inspiring cohort […]
Celebrating a Milestone: Launch of the Eastern SRHR Coalition in Uganda
In a significant stride toward enhancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Uganda, Women with a Mission, alongside various stakeholders, proudly launched the Eastern SRHR Coalition. This pivotal initiative aims to foster collaboration […]
Youth Consultation on the 2026-2031 Global AIDS Strategy: Make Your Voice Heard
Attention all youth! Are you passionate about health issues and want to contribute to a global movement? Here’s your chance to influence the future of HIV/AIDS strategies that will impact millions of young people around […]
Ensuring HIV Care: Uganda’s Commitment to Continuity Amid U.S. Foreign Aid Reassessment
Continuity of HIV Prevention and Treatment Services in Uganda Amid Changes in U.S. Foreign Aid In light of a recent executive order calling for the re-evaluation and realignment of U.S. foreign aid, the Uganda AIDS […]