HEPS-Uganda joined the world to mark World Contraception Day (WCD) on September 26th, rallying under the theme, “Contraceptives: Ensuring Choice, Empowering Communities.” While the national commemoration in Kiboga District was a crucial step – bringing together the Ministry of...

Uganda joined the global community on September 17 in observing World Patient Safety Day, focusing this year on the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child” with the slogan “Patient safety from the start!” to highlight the heightened vulnerability of this age group to harm...

Every year on September 4th, Uganda joins the rest of the world to mark World Sexual Health Day (WSHD). This year’s theme, “Sexual Justice: What Can We Do?”, calls for bold action to ensure that sexual health is treated not as a privilege, but as a fundamental human right. At its...

Every August, Uganda joins the global community in observing Breastfeeding Month, a period dedicated to recognizing the life-saving benefits of breastfeeding and acknowledging the obstacles that prevent many women from giving their children the healthiest possible start. However,...