We came into being to mobilize Abe ‘Busoga and well-wishers towards accelerating efforts to improve health and thriving in Uganda's Busoga sub-region.
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Today marked the successful conclusion of the 3-day Jinja–Region Stockholm Steering Group and Project Team Leads Meeting in Jinja City, bringing together health workers, politicians, MPs, hospital leaders, and health experts from Uganda and Sweden.
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Activities included panel discussions, hospital visits, and job shadowing involving politicians, the Hospital Director from Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, and the Senior Executive Consultant of @JinjaRRH.
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Today, we had the pleasure of hosting a team from the Social Innovation in Health Initiative(@SIHI_UG) at @MakSPH, with support from Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (@Sida)
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We engaged in productive discussions on the current progress of developing the Medical Learning Hub, a key step toward strengthening continuous professional development and digital learning for healthcare workers.
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The sessions are equipping staff with practical skills in communication planning and fundraising, strengthening our capacity to design, implement, and sustain impactful health programs.
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He is risen, bringing hope and new beginnings.
May this Easter inspire us to serve humanity with renewed purpose.
Happy Easter from Busoga Health Forum
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Yesterday, we hosted a delegation from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. We greatly appreciate Sida’s continued support in advancing child health and strengthening health systems in the region.
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During the visit, the team discussed the progress of ongoing work implemented by Pediatric Health Initiative and Busoga Health Forum, particularly efforts aimed at improving the quality of care for children. The discussions also explored opportunities for future collaboration.
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As part of the visit, the delegation toured Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, where they interacted with healthcare providers and learned firsthand about the services being delivered to children and families.
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Today we celebrate women whose commitment to health and service strengthens communities.
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Today we officially enroll Cohort 4 of the Child Rights Ambassadors Program for a six-month journey of strengthening child rights in health facilities across Busoga.
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This cohort of health workers and hospital administrators is committed to ensuring children’s rights are upheld in everyday service delivery through improved clinical care, safeguarding, patient engagement, and quality improvement.
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Since the program began, we have seen tangible impact, including the establishment of child-friendly play centers and strengthened child protection practices at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital and Kamuli General Hospital.
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Today, Busoga Health Forum hosted @KoicaUganda to advance plans for a Regional Blood Bank in Busoga. Discussions focused on sustainable strategies to improve blood availability, quality, storage, donor mobilization, and safety systems.
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With high burdens of obstetric emergencies, trauma, and pediatric anemia, strengthening blood services is lifesaving.
A strong step toward equitable, sustainable, and locally owned blood systems in Busoga.
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When a critically ill child arrives at a health facility, every second matters.
This week, healthcare providers from Kamuli, Iganga, Bugiri, and Buyende districts are participating in an ETAT training at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.
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The goal is to strengthen skills in emergency triage, rapid assessment, and life-saving interventions for children.
The training is organized by Busoga Health Forum and the Pediatric Health Initiative, in collaboration with the @MinofHealthUG and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
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By equipping frontline providers with updated emergency care skills, we are strengthening referral systems and ensuring children receive timely and appropriate care across the Busoga region.
Together, we are building a safer future for children.
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