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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.

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

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

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: bit.ly/3Os3uNQ

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

At Kikyekye HC III, we met the Village Health Teams implementing #EMPOWERUG's House Hold Model to tackle harmful practices. A key highlight was the facility's use of data to deliver tailored messages, that improved uptake of immediate post delivery family planning services.

On day 3 of our visit, we kicked off at Mbarara RRH with the Urogynae team,diving into fistula prevention,repair and patient reintegration into the community. The team stressed the urgent need to institutionalise fistula repair services in the public sector. @UKinUganda

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 Nakivale HC III, serving refugee communities, we met Shamimu who chose a post delivery family planning method. "With my implant, I feel free and in control. Iam now focused on starting my business and building my future." @UKinUganda @MinofHealthUG @Ritahwadds #EMPOWERUG

On day 2 of our visit, we met the Isingiro District Health Team.They shared how the #EMPOWERUG programme is strengthening maternal health by enhancing health worker capacity,ensuring commodity availability and expanding services to the last mile. @UKinUganda @Ritahwadds

Our first stop was at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital,where we toured the #NICU upgraded with equipment donated by the UK Government through the #EMPOWERUg programme. This investment will strengthen #newborn care and improve survival of small and sick newborns.@UKinUganda

Over the next 3 days, we're hosting a donor field visit across Central and Western Uganda to review progress in strengthening maternal & newborn health systems through the UK Government funded #EMPOWERUg programme. Follow our journey as we engage communities. @UKinUganda

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

UPDATE: Pathfinder International, with funding from the UK Government through the EMPOWER Programme, has donated NICU equipment to the Min of Health, flagged off by the PS Dr. Diana Atwine, to improve newborn care at Masaka, Lira, Fort Portal,& Iganga Regional Referral Hospitals.

Another opportunity to restore hope and dignity! The #EMPOWERUg programme is hosting a Fistula Surgical Camp at Mubende Hospital from 1–5 December 2025. For more information, call our toll-free line: 0800 200 600 or 0775 282 597. #Fistula #MaternalHealth

In #Pakistan, climate disasters push families into poverty, increasing child marriage. Karishma & husband use community theatre to advocate for girls' education & fight this trend. Read more about Champions like Karishma: bit.ly/3VIa039 #ClimateAction #TakedaGlobalCSR

While the world talks at #COP30, Rasna is acting. In flood-prone Bangladesh, she’s turning schools into safe shelters & teaching disaster survival skills. 6,000+ of her peers are doing the same. This is real resilience. Watch her story: bit.ly/3JIm6Ho