Philip Smith

Great to welcome delegates for the 4th East Africa Climate Finance Workshop funded by the UK. Deepening partnerships. Growing innovation. New 🇬🇧 Foreign Sec @DavidLammy has made unlocking greater finance for vulnerable countries a top priority in tackling the climate crisis.

Today, together with Co-Founder Mr Lawrence Zikusoka and @CTPHuganda Communications Manager @Thee_Fine_Wine we paid a courtesy call to the British High Commission’s Head of Development Cooperation Mr. @PhilipSmithFCDO alongside their Growth, Prosperity & Climate Team Leader Mr Benjamin Zeitlyn to chat about our biodiversity conservation and sustainable coffee farming @GCCoffee1 programs where we are improving living standards as well as public health and education of communities living next to Gorillas and other wildlife. I was also happy to sign a copy of my book #WalkingWithGorillas for the new British High Commissioner to Uganda, @LisaJChesney

Delighted to welcome the British High Commissioner to Uganda Designate @LisaJChesney This week her copies of letters of credence were presented to @UgandaMFA 👇🏾 mofa.go.ug/article/minist… #GoFarGoTogether

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I had the pleasure of welcoming development partners, distinguished speakers and participants to the 5th Uganda UK Health Alliance Symposium at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. This year, Uganda is proud to host, as we alternate with the UK.

The 🇬🇧 is leading the charge in innovative agribusiness financing to ensure that everyone has access to food for a brighter tomorrow. This #WorldFoodDay, we commit to building stronger food systems for a better future. 🌍🌱 #GoFarGoTogether

The Uganda UK Health Alliance @UUKHAhealth is a shining example of the 🇺🇬🇬🇧 partnership. Through the energy & enthusiasm of health practitioners from all across the UK & Uganda - building links, exchanging expertise & innovation - we can improve health outcomes for both countries

Yesterday, we received a team from the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Care Board, led by Medical Director Dr. James Thomas. We discussed a partnership to enhance health sector collaboration between Uganda and West Yorkshire.

Today, girls like Peace take the reins to show us what leadership looks like. Delighted to have opened doors & remind her & other girls of their power to transform the world. #InternationalDayoftheGirl2024 #girlsvisionforthefuture

Breaking news The 🇬🇧 has announced close to £1 million to support 🇺🇬’s Mpox response via @bayloruganda & @IDIMakerere The funding will provide technical support & capacity at national & regional emergency centres, community surveillance & engagement.

.@JaneRuth_Aceng, Minister for Health said ‘We acknowledge that our collaboration with the UK dates back several years. The UK has always been a key partner with the Government of Uganda on our outbreak response. We appreciate the £1 million contribution via implementing partners Baylor Uganda and Infectious Disease Institute in supporting us respond efficiently to the Mpox outbreak’.

Philip Smith, the Acting British High Commissioner to Uganda said: “It is critical that we work with the Government of Uganda to counter this outbreak. We are pleased to announce this additional funding is being released immediately to support a timely response. The UK's support will work in affected districts to improve the response to the outbreak on the ground. The UK will stand with the Government and people of Uganda in tackling this outbreak.”

The British High Commission in Kampala has announced that the UK will provide £1M to Baylor College of Medicine and the Infectious Disease Institute to support Uganda’s response to the current Mpox outbreak. The support delivered through these expert partners will be aligned to the Government of Uganda’s overall Mpox response plan. The funding will strengthen co-ordination of the response; surveillance, and risk communication and community engagement. #MOHatWork

The 4th East Africa Climate Finance Director-Level Meeting is underway! We’re excited for insightful discussions and presentations from delegates across the East Africa region, focusing on #climateaction and #financing solutions. #ClimateFinance

Natural disasters have affected 400 million Africans this century. Yet Africa receives just over 3% of global climate finance. 🇬🇧 is deepening its partnership with 🇺🇬 to unlock climate finance through approaches that build a Clean Power Alliance. #GoFarGoTogether #UNGA

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Rebecca Cheptegei after a horrific act of domestic violence. Our deepest condolences go to her family, friends & the sporting community in 🇺🇬.

Today and every day the UK remembers all humanitarian workers who have lost their lives. We pay tribute to those who continue to deliver life-saving aid in the most challenging of circumstances. @AnnelieseDodds #WorldHumanitarianDay

The 🇬🇧has invested in clinical skills of +750 health workers in >300 health facilities, with a 43.7% reduction in maternal mortality across our 🇬🇧 funded family planning programme. 1million more women in 🇺🇬, now have a choice on when & how many children they have #GoFarGoTogether

One month into government, change has begun 👇🏿

The surge in #mpox cases across Africa in 2024 has matched 2023’s total in just six months. A Continental Health Emergency declaration by @africacdc will boost coordination, speed up R&D, and improve cross-border responses. More here: healthpolicy-watch.news/africa-cdc-to-…