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Sharing lessons in scale -up of self-injectable family planning
Ministry of Health hosted a delegation from Nigeria to learn about Uganda’s experience with scaling up use of Sayana® Press, a new injectable contraceptive, August 8 - 12, 2017. “UNFPA is supporting... Read more
Unlocking youth potential; young people lead the way in dialogue on reproductive health
The Design Hub, located in a warehouse in Uganda’s industrial centre is not the typical meeting room for formal events. But on this occasion it could not have been more perfect. The hub provided a... Read more
Opportunities for All Young Entrepreneurs in Uganda: YEM 2.0 Launch at the Uganda Youth Business Forum
A great attention was devoted to Evelyn Zalwango during the Uganda Youth Business Forum’s Panel Discussion on the 26th July. Evelyn is a female master carpenter, who established the first furniture... Read more
President Museveni Endorses ‘Let Girls be Girls’ Campaign to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy
Busia, Uganda - 11th July 2017: President Museveni has asked all Ugandans to join him fight teenage pregnancy. Addressing a crowd of over 10,000 people during World Population Day celebrations at... Read more
Ensuring access to lifesaving reproductive health supplies in emergencies
Over two million women, men and young people in refugee settlements in seven districts of Uganda will benefit from an assortment of supplies to help meet their reproductive health needs. UNFPA... Read more
How Uganda's paradigm shift over 20 years has led to support for family planning
APAC DISTRICT, Uganda – Kate Opio, 33, can barely contain her joy as she cuddles her newborn baby, while another sleeps peacefully on the next bed next to her. Ms. Opio has just given birth to twins... Read more
Voices of Young People at the Solidarity Summit on Refugees in Uganda
Willent Mugisha fled the war in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo as a little girl 17 years ago. Since then, she has lived with her family in Kyangwali refugee settlement in Hoima, Western Uganda. ... Read more
UNFPA Representative meets First Lady Janet Museveni to discuss Maternal Health
Kampala, Uganda, June 12, 2017 – Representative Alain Sibenaler led a delegation of UNFPA Uganda Staff to make a courtesy call on the First Lady of the Republic of Uganda, Mrs. Janet Kataaha... Read more
Leaning on ‘healthcare for all’ to ensure equitable access to Family Planning and maternal health
“One of the barriers to seeking maternal health care and family planning services is the high out -of -pocket expenditure for especially the poorest... Read more
Innovative health care solutions within reach as UNFPA project grooms young social entrepreneurs
Following a rigorous four- month programme of mentorship, business training, technical guidance and product development, three innovative health care solutions are set to hit the market supported by... Read more