Through #EMPOWERUG, we joined MPs, @minofHealthUg and partners to discuss Uganda’s proposed Health Financing Strategy. The dialogue focused on domestic financing for SRH, National Health Insurance, financial protection, and stronger health systems. @Ukinuganda @ritahwadds

15 years of #climateaction🌍 From climate-resilient health facilities & trained health workers to climate-smart communities, youth engagement and SRHR programming, we are working across Uganda to build a healthier, more resilient future. The numbers tell the story 👇

Today, we joined @MinofHealthUG,@Lira_RRH and partners to commission the newly equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, advancing the hospital to level III Neonatal Intensive care, and expanding access to lifesaving newborn care in Northern Uganda. @UKinUganda @Ritahwadds

Good things are happening in #newborncare. Working with @MinofHealthUG, we’ve operationalized NICUs in Lira, Masaka and Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospitals, and the impact is already here. @UKinUganda @ARNOLDKABBALE @Ritahwadds #EMPOWERUg Full story here 👇

(2/2) Through this model, we are promoting timely, safe, and standardized care for mothers and their babies by strengthening health systems, enhancing provider skills, and implementing evidence-based quality improvement approaches. @MinofHealthUG @UKinUganda @Ritahwadds

(1/2) Over the past 2 weeks, we’ve initiated the hub-and-spoke model across regional referral hospitals in Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southwestern Uganda to strengthen inter-facility coordination and improve #MaternalHealth and #newborncare. Read more 👇

A meaningful week hosting Pathfinder's senior leadership team in Uganda. From a visit to Ndejje HC IV to engagements at our office, the discussions reinforced the value of strengthening health systems that make services more accessible to women, men, and young people in Uganda.

From 10 to 25 IUD insertions per month at Iganga General Hospital. #EMPOWERUG’s mentorship model is strengthening provider skills and improving #commodity availability across 504 supported facilities, helping more #women access long-acting family planning services. @UKinUganda

This #WorldHealthWorkersWeek, we honor frontline teams delivering essential maternal, newborn, & family planning services. Through #EMPOWERUG, 672 health workers have been trained to deliver quality care, strengthening services and improving outcomes for #mothers and #babies.

Over 2,000 learners have been reached, 8 inspectors of schools trained, and 43 senior women & men teachers equipped to deliver life skills sessions. Building confidence, agency, and keeping learners in school. @UKinUganda @UNICEFUganda

“Since the sessions began last term, we have not experienced any child dropping out of school,” — Teacher Naikula Monica, Luubu Primary School in Iganga. Rolling out the @Educ_SportsUg #LifeSkillsToolkit, #EMPOWERUG is making a difference in Busoga & Teso regions. Readmore..

Reflecting on the first 2 quarters of #EMPOWERUG, early results are already showing great impact; - 478,303 CYPs delivered - 355 Maternal deaths averted - 52,423 Unsafe abortions averted - 230,186 Unintended pregnancies averted Behind every number is a life that has changed.

Key recommendations from today's review of #EMPOWERUG and WISH P&S: strengthen implementation of high impact practices for FP/MNCH, consistent commodity availability,strengthen district engagement, & expand strategies to better reach adolescents, men & underserved communities.