Usawa Health Initiative

The #UsawaConference2025 is officially ON! We’re connecting young leaders, advocates, and SRHR champions from across the region to spark real change and action. From powerful discussions to inspiring collaborations. Mombasa is buzzing with #UsawaEnergy! 💬🔥

Yesterday, I officially discharged Mr. Sande Stephen at UCI Mulago, Uganda’s FIRST bone marrow transplant patient treated on home soil. For decades, this cure meant selling land to go abroad. Today, we proved “Made in Uganda” care is world-class. Sickle cell cure is next.

Today, on #WorldMalariaDay, Africa CDC reaffirms its commitment to accelerating efforts to end malaria across the continent. Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Africa — but it is preventable, treatable, and ultimately eliminable with sustained action. With continued leadership from@_AfricanUnion Member States and coordinated efforts across sectors, Africa can move closer to a malaria-free future. #HealthSecurity

Today, our team was at the London College of St. Lawrence, Maya, continuing the Toba Bully campaign and reinforcing the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can learn, connect, and grow. This work goes beyond addressing bullying; it’s about shaping mindsets, building empathy, and encouraging students to choose kindness in how they show up for one another. When young people feel seen, heard, and valued, real change begins. I’m always encouraged by the way our peer educators lead these engagements using games, peer sessions, and edutainment to spark honest and meaningful conversations. Young people learn best from each other, in spaces where they can ask questions freely and engage without fear. From discussions about puberty to making informed life choices, we are creating an environment where curiosity is embraced, and guidance is rooted in respect and truth. At @reachahand, this is why we do what we do. Every young person deserves access to the right information, the confidence to make healthy decisions, and the support to navigate their journey. Toba Bully is more than a campaign; it is a movement to raise a generation that is informed, compassionate, and intentional about standing up for what is right. #TobaBully #PEA26 #ReachAHandAfrica

Our Legal Officer @NabbaaleT participated in a two-day residential strategizing and capacity-building session alongside members of the Legal Support Network (LSN) and the Coalition to Stop Maternal Mortality due to Unsafe Abortion @CSMMUA The convening provided a critical space to reflect on the current SRHR landscape in Uganda, strengthen movement-building efforts, and deepen collaboration between legal and advocacy actors working to advance reproductive health and rights. #SRHR

Your reproductive health, your choice. People will judge you. But facts will empower you. Consult our counselors at safe2choose.org about anything regarding your reproductive health at free of charge.

In our latest episode, we host Dr. Jimmy Ochorin from @MinofHealthUG, who shares insights into the Ministry’s efforts to ensure inclusive healthcare provision across the country. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/rhXB50Q66ho?si… @mallampanti

Today is a big moment for us in Gulu City! 🎉 We are proud to officially launch our Private Clinic at the Regional Centre of Excellence bringing quality, accessible healthcare closer to you. Our services include: • OPD general medical care • Laboratory services • HIV testing & counseling • Hepatitis B care • Adolescent-friendly services • Specialized sickle cell care and treatment And that’s not all! Today, we are also hosting a FREE Health Camp offering: • Hepatitis B screening • Sickle cell disease screening • Non-communicable diseases screening (e.g. hypertension) • TB screening • Immunization services • Cervical cancer screening • Treatment of common conditions If you are in Gulu or know someone who is, this is the moment come through and take a step towards better health. #ACentreOfExcellence #HealthyCommunities #GuluCity

At @reachahand, we have always believed that to connect with young people truly, we must meet them where they are. We brought our signature edutainment approach to life at @ScorisU, proving that when you blend education with music and art, you break down the barriers of stigma and silence. We moved away from traditional lecturing and instead fostered a space where students felt safe to discuss puberty, mental health, menstrual health and the importance of emotional intelligence. Through our #TobaBully campaign, we focused heavily on the power of empathy and peer support. We challenged students to look beyond themselves and understand the impact of intimidation, replacing it with a culture of kindness and non-judgmental listening. This school outreach is a powerful reminder that informed youth are empowered youth. We aren't just delivering information; we are building a movement where empathy is the standard and every young person feels seen and heard. I am incredibly proud of the energy at Scoris and remain committed to ensuring that every school we visit becomes a haven for growth, learning, and mutual respect. #PEA26

Malaria remains a major health challenge in Uganda, especially for children and pregnant women, affecting lives, livelihoods, and the health system. It contributes to about 13% of deaths among children under five in the country. Prevention and timely treatment save lives, but access to insecticide-treated nets, testing, and effective treatment remains uneven, particularly in vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities. Sustained action is needed to protect those most at risk, strengthen health systems, and keep progress on track toward ending malaria. #WorldMalariaDay #EndMalaria

@256Rootyherman For the ladies out there… reach out to our team 👉safe2choose.org ( click & bookmark) for any assistance & questions regarding your reproduction.

Is Uganda ready for the future of fertility? Our Deputy ED @WakieRose shall be a panelist on the webinar: Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Africa, to discuss the legislative gap in Uganda. Date: 23rd April, 2026 Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm EAT Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Today we had the rare opportunity to meet one of Uganda’s wealthiest minds, H.E Mr Kirumira. Beyond the numbers and success, we had a meaningful conversation about the future of healthcare and diagnostics in Uganda & how @NuvivaLab can positively impact healthcare.

@ceraliza Abortion is permitted if the fetus has congenital anomalies incompatible with life. Click & Follow the link 👉 howtouseabortionpill.org to secure a service.

An IUD plus Lenacapavir injection is gona be the most used combo. Fire Pon fire 🔥.

Jesus didn’t die for our sins for you to just get unwanted pregnancies. Have agency over your reproductive life by talking to our chat bot MYKA at findmymethord.org for any concerns about contraceptives.

Our ED, @PrimahKwagala, featured on Conversations with a Defender, sharing insights on cases we’ve litigated in advancing Women’s Rights. She noted that women’s lived experiences are transformed into impactful Court cases that help others. Listen in; youtu.be/jdldbKRCS1E?si…

Point of order Mr Speaker 😄 As a concerned citizen, I call upon our beloved SRH teams like @TweetsbyHenry and @UsawaHealth to grant free condoms across high-end hotspots. Bro I have realized young men fear buying condoms from pharmacies… the way sellers look at you like “boss why are you buying this?” 😂 Next thing people resort to withdrawal like it’s a business strategy 😭 Dr Henry help me share my pain… how do we make access to contraceptives easy 😀 and not a crime? @GabrielBuule @NewtonAllan6

NGOs are not terrorists. Civil society is a pillar of democracy, not a threat. We stand in solidarity with fellow CSOs to reject unlawful suspensions and attacks on #civicspace. We call for respect of rights, accountability, and genuine partnership for a better Uganda.

Yesterday, we participated in the International Maternal and Newborn Health Conference 2026 in Nairobi, contributing to critical conversations shaping the future of maternal and newborn health. We co-hosted a panel alongside @FP2030Global @GlobalFundWomen titled “Maternal and Newborn Health at a Turning Point.” @Salima_SN , VP Africa joined the panel and highlighted the impact of anti-rights agendas on health systems, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen equitable, rights-based access to care. #imnhc2026

In building our partnership with the Lancet Commission, yesterday we met with the Lancet Commissioners who are in Nairobi for the International Maternal Newborn Health conference that begins today the 23rd-26th March at the Edge Conference Center. The Center will be represented at the conference in two panels.