Community Healthcare Network is a membership grassroots organization committed to increasing access to quality healthcare for rural communities in Uganda.
Countrymen and Countrywomen,
Condolences to the families of our people that died in the floods of Mbale and parts of the Sebei region. All Ugandans are saddened by this loss. Quick recovery for the injured as God will hear our prayers.
Most of us here have watched and enjoyed the #QueenofKatwe. As Ugandans, we are so proud of this production featuring @Lupita_Nyongo
Well, one of the local stars needs your help. Any amount counts, let's save actress #Esteri's life. See poster for details on how you can support
Our type C boat ambulances are finally here. Our pregnant mothers and other patients will no longer get stranded from Kalangala, Buvuma and other islands on lakes Victoria, Albert. #mohdelivers
Thank you @ICRCUganda for the support towards the training of RCATs acoss the country. As we close the year, i am confident that many branches around hot spot areas are in position to handle and respond to crises and emergencies as they occur within their vicinities. @v_gamboni
To all the dedicated staff, volunteers and the generous donors who contribute to the work of Red Cross across the globe, especially at this time of #COVID19, I celebrate you today #WorldRedCrossRedCrescentDay
It's very important for the key messages on #COVID19 prevention to reach everyone, everywhere. Thank you @ICRCUganda for reaching out to refugee communities.#COVID19UG
Having the right information is key in preventing #COVID19. With @UgandaRedCross, we're conducting risk education in refugees settlements. Today, @Kyangwali, @Bidibidi & @Rhino our teams moved in the settlements informing the population about #COVID19 & how to protect from it.
Using drones in the fight against #COVID19.
While distributing food to 255 vulnerable families in Kibra, our team deployed drones with speakers to spread #COVID19 prevention messages.
Residents were reminded of the importance of handwashing, physical distancing & use of masks.
WHO DG @DrTedros reveals heโs received death threats & racial abuse.
Says he is proud to be Black & doesnโt give a damn -
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On Trump criticising him: donโt politicise Covid-19
I have just been to Kibuye market where I witnessed a commendable job by @UgandaRedCross & @KCCAUG in leading #COVID19 prevention activities. Several handwashing points, a screening point and the venders are well organized & spaced.#STAYSAFEUG#WeWillOvercome
It's been difficult picking our staff on duty this morning. This has affected some of our programming on radio and TV. We're working on getting most of them to the office. We appreciate all those who have had to walk for several kilometers to get to work! ๐
We continue to scale up and strengthen surveillance around high risk areas with high traffic in and around towns emphasizing mandatory hand washing, temperature screening, and sensitization on the prevention of the Corona Virus disease #COVID19UG#keepsafe@MinofHealthUG
#KeepAGirlInSchool@CrystalANewman our Good Will Ambassador giving out menstrual hygiene towels to girls at one of the Secondary Schools in Mayuge. This is our way of ensuring their good health thru menstrual hygiene promotion, as well as ensuring girl child school retention.
When talking about #COVID19, certain words & language may have a negative meaning for people and fuel stigmatizing attitudes bit.ly/32HZe0q#coronavirus
Life saving skills; do you have what it takes? Can save a life in an any context? You need these skills. Contact us redcrossug.org and we equip your team with safety and life saving skills. @MitiLwanga @DrBBBBlackJesus @IzaakKimbugwe@inakasiita1@IFRCAfrica
Well done Rose Kiwanuka! You have provided great and exemplary leadership to the @PCAUganda for the last 20 years. We wish you well as you gracefully pass on the button of leadership.
At our Anual Dinner 2019. We recognized some of the people that have been part of the 20 years Journey of PCAU! Thank you so much, everyone, who has contributed to this Jouney. #PalliativeCare work in Uganda is ongoing because of your commitment.
This graph shows a high incidence of prostrate cancer in Uganda. November is a #ProstateCancer awareness month. Men, don't forget to talk with your doctors about prostate cancer this month @UgCancerSociety@UgandaCancerIns
A mobile van for @kitovu_mobile will enable the team reach out to more patients in need of palliative care in the greater Masaka area. Every contributions, financial or otherwise counts towards the acquisition of the van @MMuwulya @jonathanssegane @joyce_zalwango@chomuhangi
Currently, @kitovu_mobile has over 600 #PalliativeCare clients,most of them battling advanced staged #Cancers . Join us,@PCAUganda on a fundraising dinner on 6 Dec at Pope Paul Memorial hotel to raise funds for a mobile van that will enhance #PalliativeCare services
@Oklwanga
Without access to pads, a girl cd potentially miss 36 days of school time in a year wc severely affect their studies. If you are reading this msg, you can buy a pad 4 a vulnerable girl somewhere in Uganda. Its time to act, join @UgandaRedCross,support de cause #Keepagirlinschool