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ADJUMANI MARKS WOMEN’S DAY, STAKEHOLDERS RENEW PLEDGE TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS.

By Bazio Doreen and Anzoo Evaline.Stakeholders in Adjumani District have reaffirmed their commitment to support and protect women and girls as the district joined the rest of the country to commemorate International Women’s Day.The celebration was held under the theme “Scaling up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for All Women and Girls in Uganda,” bringing together district leaders, development partners, civil society organizations, and community members to reflect on the progress made in advancing women’s rights while addressing the challenges that remain.Speaking during the event, Hon. Chandia Doris Vueni, the Chief Organizer of the Day and Female District Councilor representing Pakele Sub-county, praised women for their crucial role in community development and family welfare.“As women, you are the backbone of our community, driving development and nurturing families,” she said. “Women of Adjumani are the driving force behind our social and economic growth. Your resilience and determination inspire everybody in the families,” Chandia saidCandia urged stakeholders to continue supporting initiatives that empower women and girls, noting that while progress has been achieved, several challenges still hinder women from fully enjoying their rights and opportunities.“As we mark this day, let us recognize the progress made and the challenges that remain. We must invest in women’s education, health, and economic empowerment,” she added.The Secretary for Health for Adjumani District Local Government, Hon. Sabuni John, emphasized that women play a critical role in development and must continue to be prioritized in national and local policies.“Other nations still do not recognize the importance of women. But for us in Uganda, we value women and indeed women are key in the development sector,” Sabuni said.Representatives from development partners also echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for sustained collaboration to protect and empower women and girls.Gelgla Tsega, the Head of Sub Office for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Adjumani, noted that the day is not only meant for celebration but also for reflection and renewed commitment to gender equality.“This day offers an important opportunity to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women and girls in our communities. But it is also a day to remember the challenges that we all face and to reaffirm our commitment that every woman and girl enjoys equal rights of protection and equal rights in opportunities in Uganda and all over the world for advancing gender equality and sustainable development,” Tsega said.Meanwhile, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Adjumani District, Emmanuel Okware, highlighted the strides Uganda has made in promoting women’s representation in leadership and governance.According to Okware, women currently hold 33 percent of seats in parliament, while 22 percent of elected positions in local governments are occupied by women.“These statistics highlight areas where progress is being made,” he said. “The government of Uganda, through parliament, has adopted laws to protect women’s rights in areas such as domestic violence, property ownership, and employment,” Okware said.He further urged all stakeholders to continue supporting policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening women’s protection and empowerment.“As we celebrate this day, we commit ourselves and urge all stakeholders to also commit themselves to ensuring that women and girls are protected and empowered,” Okware added.Participants at the event also called for increased investment in programs that promote access to justice for women and girls, especially in rural communities where many cases of gender-based violence often go unreported.Community leaders emphasized that empowering women economically and socially is key to reducing vulnerability and ensuring they can actively contribute to development.The celebrations in Adjumani District were marked by cultural performances, speeches, and community engagements aimed at promoting gender equality and recognizing the role of women in building resilient communities.Stakeholders concluded the event by pledging to continue working together to ensure that women and girls enjoy equal rights, protection, and opportunities in society.END.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH ROLLS OUT THE NATIONAL SELF CARE PROGRAM TO ADJUMANI.

By Bazio Doreen. The Ministry of Health has officially rolled out the National Self-Care Interventions Program in Adjumani District, as part of an effort to integrate its guidelines as a key priority into the district work plan.According to the Ministry, this is the first phase of implementation in one of ten districts selected nationwide, in line with the 2024 Uganda’s National Self-Care Guidelines.While making opening remarks at the launch that took place at the District Council on Wednesday 11th February 2026, Richard Edema, the Principal Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, observed that the move would help the district to empower not only the staff but the communities to take charge of their own health and wellbeing.“A healthy population is a productive population. When people take responsibility for their health, they contribute positively to development and economic growth in the district,” he said.On his part, Dr. Dominic Drametu, District Health Officer, urged residents to embrace healthy lifestyles and take exercise as a personal habit.“Do physical and natural exercises instead of the gym. Some diseases are due to age,” he said.Indeed, John Sabuni, the Secretary for Health, linked poor self-care practices to preventable deaths, including road accidents emphasizing that people must be responsible for their own safety and health.Meanwhile, Roseline Achola, a Technical Advisor for Sexual Reproductive Health and Family Planning at the Ministry of Health, said the program targets both individual and community responsibility for health.“Self-care interventions promote health, prevent disease, and help people cope with illness and disability, with or without direct support from health workers,” she explained.The program is expected to reduce pressure on health facilities by promoting preventive and community-based practices as well as strengthen coordination among partners and improve the delivery of preventive and promotive health services across Adjumani.The guideline on self-care interventions for health and well-being encompasses combined efforts to (i) improve antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care; (ii) provide high-quality services for family planning, including infertility services; (iii) eliminate unsafe abortion; (iv) combat sexually transmitted infections (including HIV), reproductive tract infections, cervical cancer and other gynecological morbidities; (v) promote sexual health; and (vi) address non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.For decades, Uganda’s health system has largely focused on curative care, emphasizing hospital treatment and medicine availability once illness strikes. But with nearly 33 million cases treated in health facilities last year alone, in a country of about 46 million people, authorities say that many of these conditions could have been avoided through prevention at community level.The Ministry has also developed the Self-Care Uganda App, currently available on Android, offering guidance on family planning, nutrition, HIV management, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), alongside referral options where necessary.END. 

MINISTRY OF HEALTH ROLLS OUT THE NATIONAL SELF CARE PROGRAM TO ADJUMANI.

By Bazio Doreen. The Ministry of Health has officially rolled out the National Self-Care Interventions Program in Adjumani District, as part of an effort to integrate its guidelines as a key priority into the district work plan.According to the Ministry, this is the first phase of implementation in one of ten districts selected nationwide, in line with the 2024 Uganda’s National Self-Care Guidelines.While making opening remarks at the launch that took place at the District Council on Wednesday 11th February 2026, Richard Edema, the Principal Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, observed that the move would help the district to empower not only the staff but the communities to take charge of their own health and wellbeing.“A healthy population is a productive population. When people take responsibility for their health, they contribute positively to development and economic growth in the district,” he said.On his part, Dr. Dominic Drametu, District Health Officer, urged residents to embrace healthy lifestyles and take exercise as a personal habit.“Do physical and natural exercises instead of the gym. Some diseases are due to age,” he said.Indeed, John Sabuni, the Secretary for Health, linked poor self-care practices to preventable deaths, including road accidents emphasizing that people must be responsible for their own safety and health.Meanwhile, Roseline Achola, a Technical Advisor for Sexual Reproductive Health and Family Planning at the Ministry of Health, said the program targets both individual and community responsibility for health.“Self-care interventions promote health, prevent disease, and help people cope with illness and disability, with or without direct support from health workers,” she explained.The program is expected to reduce pressure on health facilities by promoting preventive and community-based practices as well as strengthen coordination among partners and improve the delivery of preventive and promotive health services across Adjumani.The guideline on self-care interventions for health and well-being encompasses combined efforts to (i) improve antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care; (ii) provide high-quality services for family planning, including infertility services; (iii) eliminate unsafe abortion; (iv) combat sexually transmitted infections (including HIV), reproductive tract infections, cervical cancer and other gynecological morbidities; (v) promote sexual health; and (vi) address non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.For decades, Uganda’s health system has largely focused on curative care, emphasizing hospital treatment and medicine availability once illness strikes. But with nearly 33 million cases treated in health facilities last year alone, in a country of about 46 million people, authorities say that many of these conditions could have been avoided through prevention at community level.The Ministry has developed the Self-Care Uganda App, currently available on Android, offering guidance on family planning, nutrition, HIV management, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), alongside referral options where necessary.END.