๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ฉ
We continue to work with @MinofHealthUG ACP to implement the YAPS model in our 8 supported districts and 4 districts supported by @GlobalFund and @UNICEF to improve case identification, linkage into care, retention, adherence, and viral suppression among #AYLPHIV. Last quarter we conducted 260 health education sessions on various topics reaching 800 AYPLHIV with HIV […]
MJAP to Partner with Uganda AIDS Commission to Commemorate the National World AIDS Day 2024 in Buyende District
Uganda AIDS Commemoration recognizes the pivotal role that Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) has played over the years in the fight against HIV/AIDS since the early 80s and the support that is always accorded to the communities during advocacy events. Every year Uganda joins the international Community to commemorate the World AIDS Day on […]
Munonye Campaign Progress Updates: East Central Region Meeting
Today partners from Ministry of Health have held a meeting with our technical implementing teams on MUNONYE Campaign. The ministry launched the ‘MUNONYE’ campaign aimed at identifying more than 10,000 children and adolescents between the ages of 0 – 19 who are living with HIV last year. ย Uganda is targeting to end HIV spread by […]
7th Annual AFREhealth Symposium in Nairobi
Alot of learning and unlearning were shared during the Afrihealth Symposium2024. Our great partners Infectious Disease Institute show cased the GHS work that they are carrying out in 13 countries within Africa through partnerships with Africa Centre for Disease Control. During the 7th annual Afrihealth conference in Nairobi our team presented on our work in […]
PATCH3H-IN Study Monitoring Visit – Kamuli District
In August, we concluded a site monitoring visit conducted by the project Investigator Dr. Semitala Fred and the regulatory team from MUJHU Care Ltd in Kamuli district. The PATCH3H-IN project, implemented by MU-JHU, Baylor Uganda, and the University of California San Francisco, is using Implementation Science to design and understand stakeholder-informed innovative interventions to improve […]
USAID LPHSโEC MJAP Project Shines at 25th Annual Scientific Conference Elevating Research and Innovation
In its third year, the USAID LPHSโEC MJAP project has stepped up its commitment to advancing research and implementation science. By intensifying its research agenda, the project has focused on documenting lessons learned and expanding knowledge on health service delivery. This dedication was prominently showcased at the Uganda Society for Health Scientistsโ 25th Anniversary Scientific […]
MJAP takes part in the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MakRun2024) to Support Students with Disabilities
This yearโs event, was held on August 18th, 2024, under the theme โRun for Students with Disabilitiesโ and raised funds for the construction of a state-of-the-art Studentsโ Centre and Disability Support Unit at Makerere University. The event brought together students, staff, alumni, and members of the public to support a worthy cause and promote inclusivity […]
USAID and SMT Visit to the LPHS-EC region
Ms. Koni Demissie & Ms. Deborah Shabomwe together with SMT, witnessed strengthened health systems to provide quality services at the facility and community during a courtesy visit to Mayuge District.
VMMC External Quality Assessement (EQA) by an inter-agency team and MOH
Feedback meeting from VMMC Assessment happening now at Kiyunga HCIV
Scaling-up Multi Month Drug Dispensing amongst Children, Adolescents Living with HIV
CAYLHIV are brought together and taken through collective sessions before each is counseled individually with their caregivers Mariam, a 13-year-old, was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 5 years. Her childhood was very difficult, often falling sick and in the care of an elderly grandmother who knew little about HIV. Getting her viral load […]