WHO Uganda

Male engagement is a cornerstone of better health outcomes. Together with the National Male Engagement Technical Working Group, WHO convened a two‑day meeting to develop the budgeting and implementation plan for Uganda’s National Male Engagement Strategy. #SRHR #MaleEngagement

Uganda has deployed 348 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers, bringing the national total to 5,616, as the country accelerates progress toward stronger Primary Health Care and Universal Health Coverage. #HealthForAll #UHC #PrimaryHealthCare afro.who.int/countries/ugan…

Community resilience in action! When cholera hit Amuru District, a team of retired public health experts volunteered their skills to contain the outbreak, resulting in zero fatalities, proving that local expertise can power sustainable health systems. afro.who.int/countries/ugan…

Reliable data drives impact. At the launch of the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey 2024–2025, @KasondeMwinga highlighted the importance of high-quality, timely data to guide malaria interventions and support the path to elimination. WHO remains a committed partner. #EndMalaria

@WHOUganda engaged 26 district leaders in Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct (PASM) awareness session during the leadership development meeting supported by #IrishAid in Kampala. Participants were called on to champion a culture of zero tolerance for sexual misconduct.

@BelgiumInUganda ; @EnabelinUganda

With support from the Embassy of Belgium, @WHOUganda strengthened partner coordination, evidence‑informed policy dialogue, and collective action throughout 2025, driving more aligned, efficient, and equitable health services for all Ugandans. afro.who.int/countries/ugan…

The flag-off of equipment supported by the Equity Accelerator Fund and Health Systems Strengthening investments is a major step toward a stronger, more equitable health system in Uganda. The resources will enhance service delivery and help ensure no community is left behind.

@WHOUganda supports @MinofHealthUG as partners meet in Jinja to shape the Health Information & Digital Health Strategy 2025/26–2029/30. “Digital health is central to building a resilient, people‑centred health system for Uganda,” @drsurajshrestha, WHO #DigitalHealth #HIS #UHC

@KasondeMwinga and @JaneRuth_Aceng paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Administrative Officer of Mbarara. He appreciated WHO’s support during outbreaks and the long-standing role in strengthening surveillance and health workforce capacity across HIV, malaria, and immunisation.

@WHO will work with @MinofHealthUG to strengthen the Community Health Extension Workers' programme, supporting better programme design, system integration, competency-based training, policy guidance, and solutions to challenges like supervision and training gaps. #PHCare #CHWs

@MinofHealthUG has deployed 348 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers in Mbarara and Rukungiri Districts after six months of training. @JaneRuth_Aceng urged them to prioritise strengthening hygiene and sanitation at the community level for sustainability #CHWs #WHO

@WHO will work with @MinofHealthUG to strengthen the Community Health Extension Workers' programme, supporting better programme design, system integration, competency-based training, policy guidance, and solutions to challenges like supervision and training gaps. #CHWs #PHCare

@MinofHealthUG has deployed 348 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers in Mbarara and Rukungiri Districts after six months of training. @JaneRuth_Aceng urged them to prioritise strengthening hygiene and sanitation at the community level for sustainability #CHWs #WHO

Up to 60% of childhood hearing loss is preventable. By investing in prevention, timely care and inclusive school health programmes, we can ensure no child is left behind.Together, we can build a future where every child can hear, learn and succeed. #HearingCareForAll #AfricaHears

On #WorldHearingDay2026, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring every child in Africa can learn, communicate and thrive free from preventable hearing loss. Early detection, school-based screening and strong primary health care can change lives. Let’s prioritize hearing care.

@WHOuganda hosted the #UICC‑ATOM team in Kampala. WHO remains committed to supporting partners in expanding access to quality cancer medicines and strengthening diagnostics, regulation & treatment capacity. Together, we move closer to reducing Uganda’s cancer burden. #CancerCare

Strong partnerships drive impact. #WHO met with @ResolveTSL and @MinofHealthUG to advance integrated hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention within primary health care for building a healthier, more resilient Uganda. #NCDs #PHC #UHC #HealthSystems

Uganda is working to keep its health system strong as it delivers care for 1.9M refugees, amid rising needs and shrinking resources #WHO afro.who.int/countries/ugan…

Uganda is redefining district-level health leadership, powered by a growing culture of data-driven decision-making #WHO afro.who.int/countries/ugan…