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Campaign to End Pediatric HIV/AIDS (CEPA) launched in Uganda

Campaign to End Pediatric HIV/AIDS (CEPA) launched in Uganda

If you have been in a public march before you know what it means to march with 800.
On Saturday 3rd July, policy makers, implementers civil society, Children etc … braved the hot morning, from TASO headquarters to Railway grounds (3 kilometers) to send a message to the world that pediatric HIV/AIDS can be eradicated.

At the railway grounds, the campaign was a launched. The chief guest Hon. Prof. Was...

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Campaign to increase access to essential reproductive health supplies

Lack of interest among political leaders and policy makers has undermined implementation of policies and guidelines that guarantee access to reproductive health services and commodities. There are many challenges in accessing essential reproductive health commodities and there is need for stronger commitment to enable all Ugandans realise their sexual and reproductive health rights

 

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Counterfeits Campaign

The campaign to influence anti-counterfeiting legislation is aimed at raising awareness among the public and policy makers on the implications of the Counterfeit Goods Bill on access to essential medicines. The campaign has undertaken several activities, including radio talk shows, forums with members of parliament and media conferences, to raise awareness and influence the bill.

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Stop the stock-outs campaign

Stop the stock-outs campaign

Brief Background:

“Stop stock-outs” is a regional campaign in 6 countries in Africa including Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe to stop continued stock out of essential medicines in public health facilities. In Uganda, a consortium of 5 CSOs (HEPS Uganda, AGHA, AIDE, ACFODE, NAFOPAHU) is undertaking the one year campaign.

Through the campaign the CSOs want the government to:

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HEPS-Uganda

About Us - Background & Mandate

HEPS-Uganda
HEPS-Uganda is an acronym for Coalition for Health Promotion and Social Development. It is a health rights organisation that advocates for increased access to affordable essential medicines for the poor and vulnerable people in Uganda.

Mandate and Values
Vision
“A just and fair society in which all Ugandans – irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, physical well-being or socio-economic status – exercise their health rights and health responsibilities.”

Mission
“To work towards increased access to affordable, quality essential medicines by all Ugandans, especially the poor and vulnerable in rural and urban areas.”

Overall Goal
The overall objective of HEPS-Uganda’s programmes and activities for the period of the Strategic Plan 2005-10 is “To work towards increased access to affordable, quality essential medicines, especially for the poor and vulnerable in rural and urban areas of Uganda”.

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P.O.Box 2426 Kampala - Uganda

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