As the number of Mpox cases continues to rise, health officials and community leaders in Makindye are working tirelessly to contain the spread and protect the health of residents.
The sensitization meeting’s objectives included raising awareness, promoting healthy practices, engaging stakeholders, and fostering community support by building a supportive environment for those seeking to quit smoking.
In Uganda, each village is mandated to have four VHT members, at least two to provide Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) of childhood illnesses.
According to the Kapelebyong district maternal perinatal death surveillance and response report, 5,488 mothers received antenatal care in the financial year 2023/2024. Of those, 1418 went for antenatal care in the first trimester.