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18 July 2017
Ensuring access to lifesaving reproductive health supplies in emergencies
Over two million women, men and young people in refugee settlements in six districts of Uganda will benefit from an assortment of supplies to help meet their reproductive health…
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17 July 2017
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…
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03 July 2017
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…
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15 June 2017
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…
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06 June 2017
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 of the poor including…
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03 June 2017
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…
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31 May 2017
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International day of the midwife highlights gains, challenges in delivering maternal health services
Alice Aganira has been a midwife for fifteen years. Her face lights up as she talks about her work while doing her rounds in the maternity ward at Kagote Health Centre III in…
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05 May 2017
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Uganda needs more midwives
By Umar Weswala Today, Uganda joins the international community to commemorate the annual International Midwifery Day – 5th May. The national event is being held at Boma…
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05 May 2017
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Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2017
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