Continuously building partnerships & strengthening health systems that optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB & other diseases of public health importance in Africa.
Kampala, Uganda
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Facility Leadership Calls for Investment in Essential Services
Dr. Eric Ogutti, representing the facility leadership, expressed appreciation for the support received, noting that the community's perception of the quality of care is improving.
He reaffirmed the facility's commitment to ensuring that existing infrastructure and resources are fully utilised to improve health outcomes. He also highlighted the need for additional support to operationalise and strengthen the facility's theatre, which would expand its capacity to provide essential health services.
Access to healthcare remains a significant challenge for communities on Sigulu Island, with some residents reportedly seeking treatment in neighbouring Kenya because of difficulties accessing services locally. Strengthening the capacity of Sigulu Health Centre III would help bring essential healthcare services closer to the communities that need them.
Strengthening Healthcare Access for Island Communities in Namayingo
Today, our teams are aboard MV Sigulu in Namayingo District to observe and appreciate the health services we deliver to ferry travelers, with support from @MoWT_Uganda and @StateDept
The teams also held a debrief with Community Health Workers serving Sigulu Health Centre III, engaging on community-level health interventions and progress in reaching underserved island populations.
The visit further included monitoring progress at Sigulu Health Centre III under remodelling with supportport from @StateDept , assessing service delivery efforts and identifying opportunities to strengthen integrated healthcare for island communities.
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@SemitalaFred
@namayingo
Today, the Department of State-Government Officer Representative (GOR) and the LEAP Global delegation team visited Namayingo District to assess progress on implementing community-based programmes, identify what is working well, and explore opportunities to strengthen integrated service delivery at the grassroots level.
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Makerere University Joint AIDS Program retweeted
Earlier today in Namayingo District, we engaged CHEWs and the District Health Team on strengthening community health. A key takeaway: While the newly trained CHEWs supervise Village Health Teams (VHTs), many VHTs have not received refresher training in years. Upskilling VHTs is essential to building a coordinated, effective community health system! @MJAPUg @Makerere @MinofHealthUG @rkalyes1 #PHC
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program retweeted
Thank you, very much Dr. Semitala and the entire team for this timely technical support to Namayingo. It gives us an opportunity to learn more when you transfer your long time Public Health experience to our communities in Busoga. @MJAPUg @IDRC_Uganda @shedrackw @gkasumba
Earlier today in Namayingo District, we engaged CHEWs and the District Health Team on strengthening community health. A key takeaway: While the newly trained CHEWs supervise Village Health Teams (VHTs), many VHTs have not received refresher training in years. Upskilling VHTs is essential to building a coordinated, effective community health system! @MJAPUg @Makerere @MinofHealthUG @rkalyes1 #PHC
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program retweeted
Please join Dr. Peter Mudiope @MinofHealthUG as he defends his PhD next week @Mak_ims ,@MakSPH @MakerereCHS @Makerere
Yesterday, our district implementation teams had the honour of hosting the MJAP delegation, led by Executive Director Dr. @SemitalaFred, in Luuka and Kaliro Districts.
The engagements reaffirmed our shared commitment to accelerating the milestone agenda and strengthening service delivery across our districts and health facilities.
🗞️We are pleased to present our end-of-September newsletter, featuring insightful articles and stories we hope you will find it valuable.
Read more: mjap.mak.ac.ug/newsletters/
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A look at Uganda’s economic growth across key sectors from 2018 to 2025, as presented by Mr. Chariton Namuwooza, Executive Director of @nogamu.
#OrganicWeekUG
MJAP Strengthens Collaborative Research on HIV Prevention and Care for Adolescents and Young People
We continue to advance evidence-based HIV prevention and care through collaborative implementation research focused on adolescents and young people in Uganda.
Today we joined research collaborators for a half-day scientific review meeting to assess progress, share insights and reflect on implementation of a study addressing HIV prevention and care among adolescents and young people.
The engagement brought together partners including MU-JHU Care Ltd, Baylor Uganda, the Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC-Uganda), and the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), among others.
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program retweeted
Join @nogamu and @AfrONet_ today for the official press conference launching Africa’s First Organic and Nature Expo (ONE) and the 5th National #OrganicWeekUG
Theme: Organic and Regenerative Innovations, Africa’s Competitive Edge
📍 Bamus Sarovar Portico, Kampala
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program retweeted
Today we had a productive half day scientific review meeting for one of our collaborative implementation research studies focused on HIV prevention and care for adolescents and young people in Uganda. @MJAPUg @mujhu_care_ltd @bayloruganda @IDRC_Uganda @IGHSatUCSF
A presentation on Social Service Committees is currently being delivered at the 4th Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
#HPConf2026
Dr. Paul Lwevola presents his abstract on ''Taking Health to the Lake: Extending Integrated Health Services to Mobile and Hard-to-Reach Populations through the MV Sigulu Ferry Clinic in Namayingo District, Uganda #HealthPromotionUg26
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Day 2 of #HealthPromotionUg26: our different staff will be presenting their abstracts today
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Makerere University Joint AIDS Program retweeted
#HPConfUG26 creates a common platform for @GovUganda health professionals, researchers, development partners, civil society, the private sector & communities to share evidence, align priorities & develop practical solutions.
📸@AlexMaserekaJ | @MinofHealthUG
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program retweeted
At the #HealthPromotionUg26, under the theme “Strategic Positioning of Community Structures as the Foundation of Primary Health Care and Security,” we reflect on the vital role community structures play in strengthening Uganda’s health system.
Over the years, Makerere Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) has supported community health structures to bring essential health services closer to the people. Through community engagement, capacity building, health education, outreach services and collaboration with local leaders and community health workers, MJAP continues to contribute to improved access to healthcare across the East Central region.
@MinofHealthUG
@assempebwa
@Makerere
At the #HealthPromotionUg26, under the theme “Strategic Positioning of Community Structures as the Foundation of Primary Health Care and Security,” we reflect on the vital role community structures play in strengthening Uganda’s health system.
Over the years, Makerere Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) has supported community health structures to bring essential health services closer to the people. Through community engagement, capacity building, health education, outreach services and collaboration with local leaders and community health workers, MJAP continues to contribute to improved access to healthcare across the East Central region.
@MinofHealthUG
@assempebwa
@Makerere
National MR2 Vaccination Campaign 💉
Day 2 of the National Measles-Rubella (MR2) Vaccination Campaign is underway at Allied Model Primary School, Bukula Village, one of the settlements located within the forest reserves of Mayuge District.
AFGHS-MJAP is fully supporting the District Health Team (DHT) through real-time monitoring, field supervision, and timely restocking of vaccines to ensure that eligible children are reached and vaccinated during the campaign.
Together, we are taking immunisation services closer to communities, including those in hard-to-reach settlements.
@MinofHealthUG
@UNICEFUganda
@makere
#MR2Campaign #MeaslesRubella #Immunisation #AFGHS #MRCampaignUG26
