Second Dissemination Meeting – AIM ONE Findings, PATCH3-IN Study
We held the second dissemination meeting for the AIM ONE findings of the PATCH3-IN study with the Kamuli District Health Team and district leadership — including the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), healthcare workers, and the Chairperson LCV — at the Kamuli District Local Government Headquarters. The PATCH3-IN project leverages implementation science […]
AIM ONE Dissemination Meeting – PATCH3-IN Study
We held our first dissemination meeting for the AIM ONE findings of the PATCH3-IN study at the Kamuli District Youth Centre. The event brought together adolescents, young adults, and caregivers to receive and reflect on the results of the formative research, which explored the barriers and opportunities for delivering innovative HIV prevention and care interventions […]
Busoga Health Forum team Meeting
Today, the Busoga Health Forum team met with colleagues from the MJAP team to explore ways of working together more effectively. The discussions centered on strengthening Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) interventions and improving the overall quality of health services through a multi-disciplinary approach. Since its establishment in 2020, the Forum has brought together […]
The African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) 8th Annual Symposium.
The African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) 8th Annual Symposium, took place from 22 to 24 September 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. This year’s theme focused on advancing healthcare education, research, and practices across the continent, with a special emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and the future of African health systems. Leading health professionals, […]
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀
Our teams in Mulago provided HIV Testing Services, cancer of the cervix screening and other prevention services to community around Kyebando at Jericho Breakers Church in Kyabando. This initiative aims to make screening more accessible to women. By scaling the use of proven tools and models, fostering innovation, and empowering communities, we can work towards […]
Namutumba District Achieves Significant Milestones in HIV/AIDS Service Integration.
In Uganda, HIV care is increasingly being integrated into broader healthcare services. This includes integrating HIV services with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension and diabetes. Additionally, mental health services are being integrated into HIV clinics to address the mental health needs of individuals living with HIV. The Ministry of Health has also phased out standalone HIV/AIDS and TB clinics, […]
𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧
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Building Strategic Partnerships to Advance HIV Service Delivery in Uganda and Beyond
The Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), through its capacity-building initiative, the Education for Interprofessional HIV Service Delivery in Uganda (EIPHIV-U) project continues to intensify efforts to integrate Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Interprofessional Practice (IPP) as foundational approaches to improving HIV care across Uganda and in partner institutions across Africa. By forging strong partnerships with […]
HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING: MJAP DISTRIBUTES SOLAR EQUIPMENT TO THE EAST CENTRAL REGION SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES.
To supplement power to health facilities in the region, the USAID LPHS-EC project has today distributed solar equipment to selected health facilities in the East Central region. This is intended to ensure that health service delivery is improved especially in ensuring the functionality of electronic devices such as the Uganda Electronic Management System (Uganda EMR), […]
𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼. (𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀)
60 peer leaders from fishing communities (fisherfolk, fishermen, female sex workers, adolescent girls and young women, and adolescent boys and young men) are being equipped with foundational knowledge on HIV and TB, and reorienting 35 health workers, including ART focal persons and District Health Teams in Namayingo District. This is aimed at strengthening community-driven and […]