ST PETER'S HOSPITAL KYANJA

Before you go to a doctor complaining of sleep problems; try changing that pillow and pillowcases.! Looks small but it will greatly improve your sleep 🛌.!

Reflecting on an Inspiring Three Days of serial meetings & Dialogue on SRHR in East Africa at the AGM organized by @usawafoundation Over the past three days, I had the privilege of engaging with incredible partners and stakeholders to discuss how we can improve Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in East Africa, especially in the face of the growing challenges posed by geopolitical shifts. It’s clear that while progress has been made in advancing SRHR, geopolitical dynamics—ranging from funding restrictions to cultural shifts influenced by global politics—continue to affect access to essential services for vulnerable populations. Some key takeaways from our engagements included: 1️⃣ Policy and Advocacy: There is an urgent need for sustained advocacy to ensure that regional and national policies prioritize SRHR, even amidst competing political and economic priorities. 2️⃣ Sustainability through Localization: As external funding becomes more uncertain, building resilient, locally led initiatives & partnerships has never been more important. 3️⃣ Collaborative Solutions: Tackling the complex intersection of SRHR and geopolitics requires partnerships that transcend sectors—civil society, governments, the private sector, and international organizations must all work together. And that’s why the Usawa health EA consortium comes as a force to create a unified voice of multidisciplinary young professionals that work to improve the SRHR terrain in the region. 4️⃣ Youth Leadership: Young people are at the heart of the SRHR movement in East Africa. Amplifying their voices and equipping them with resources and platforms is key to sustainable change. The meetings reaffirmed the importance of collective action, mutual accountability, and innovation to ensure that no one is left behind. SRHR is not just a health issue; it is a human rights issue, and it must remain central to our development agenda. Special thanks to @GlobaFundWomen for supporting our team that participated in the dialogue.

Beliefs change and so does Science. In the 1700s, people thought tobacco was healthy and doctors would blow tobacco smoke💨 up the arse of a drowned person in an attempt to revive them. In the 1800s, we believed clitoral orgasms💦 were a sign of insanity & doctors would medically treat people who had them. Medieval doctors believed , Poop 💩 was a cure to epilepsy. Thanks to the evolution of science and beliefs.

Do contraceptives or birth control pills have side effects? YES !!! But do you know what else has side effects; paracetamol ( panadol) , amoxicillin ( amoxyl) , etc ..! One of the commonest causes of drug induced liver injury is paracetamol. So side effects shouldn’t deter you from adopting a birth control method of your choice.!

For the past 5 days; @UsawaHealth team in partnership with Renewal health care conducted multiple medical camps across the rural areas of Wakiso and Buloba. Key findings: ▶️Teenage pregnancies have reached epidemic proportions in rural areas; children are bearing children. ▶️Need for comprehensive sexuality education; some teenage mothers don’t even know that HIV can be transmitted through sex 🤦🏾‍♂️. ▶️undiagnosed HIV patients. ▶️Low Family planning uptake due to negative misconceptions; community members told us God is their best contraceptive🥹🙌🏾. ▶️High numbers of undiagnosed NCDs like Hypertension & Diabetes.

Keep in mind that talking too much is a type of over-presence that grates and reveals weakness. Silence is a form of absence and withdrawal that draws attention; it spells self- control and power.

Cesarean section (C/S) etabuse 🙌🏾..! Lone’s tweet is a thought process of many other non medical Men. But to make things clear, a woman’s mode of delivery is NOT chosen out of convenience but medical necessity. Today as a way of boosting revenue in private facilities, Women have been made to think, C/S is a luxury and a better option compared to vaginal delivery and this notion has cascaded down to their male partners. And this has produced the cognitive bias of “my woman will only deliver by mode x” In many cultures, vaginal delivery is often seen as the “proper” way to give birth leading to the belief that C/S is a lesser or unnatural option. Women who undergo c/s maybe unfairly judged as weak or less capable which can lead to feelings of inadequacy or failure. 📌Let’s not stigmatize women that undergo C/S; they need our psychosocial support. Child birth can be a life threatening experience.

The first step in Treatment of your peptic ulcers is confirming that you really have ulcers. Not every abdominal discomfort is caused by ulcers, visit the hospital do an endoscopy and confirm if it’s really ulcers.

🔥 This is really wonderful news a drug that prevents HIV 100 percent and is gven once every 6months! gilead.com/news-and-press…

To our moslem brothers and sisters ! As we provide you our 360 quality holistic health care services, we want also to join you all in wishing you a merry-full Eid Al-Adha #Committed2Health

We have the best gynecologist and obstetrician service @St_PetersHosp Make your appointment today

We are more than delighted to serve your health needs diligently with all our services and clinics open for you #CommittedtoHealth

It has been a fun filled morning as we joined our community members in Kungu and Kyanja for #KunguCommunityHealthDay We provided basic first aid services and health Education #CommittedtoHealth

In our pursuit for #UHC as a hospital, we find pride in contributing generously to healthy communities we serve! Today we join the entire Kungu community for a healthy day initiative as part of our Cooperate Social Responsibility. #KunguCommunityHealthDay

This patient came in today and she was like; doc I saw yo tweet and have come to pick my laboratory results and please send me a copy to my email too. And as a hospital (@St_PetersHosp)we were happy to do so🤝..! That’s intentional healthy living.

We want to wish you all a health weekend and don’t hastate to visit us incase if any health challenge for we are #Committed2Health and serving you holistically

Wishing you a blessed Palm Sunday filled with love and presence of Jesus Christ. 🏥.

Are you looking for an eye Dr @St_PetersHosp has an eye clinic every Thursday call book now

To all our moslem brothers, sisters and clients! We wish you a succesful and fruitful Ramadan #Committed2Health

We treasure all the women in the entire world, and we would like to say thanks for being super heroes! We wish you a happy #InternationalWomensDay2024 #Committed2Health