Why is #Uganda still registering deaths due to #malaria ? What are some of the #myths surrounding #MalariaPrevention & #MalariaTreatement in Uganda? And finally, what needs to be done this #WorldMalariaDay2024 to ⬆️ #MalariaAwareness for a #MalariaFreeWorld ?

TASO,Uganda & Hima Cement are partnering to conduct monthly #medicalcamps in #TororoDistrict . During the 2nd & biggest camp so far, 572 people people received;
1⃣ #HIV testing
2⃣ #TB screening
3⃣ Screening for #malaria
4⃣ Screening for #NCDs
5⃣Deworming
6⃣Treatment of ringworm

Follow the link to read more about the achievements and key activities we implemented in the Acholi region through the USAID Local Partner Health Services Ankole and Acholi Activity.
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Tosilika! Tell someone about sexual and gender based violence cases.

Report the perpetrators and seek legal aid. We are here for you.

Reach out to us on toll free line 0800333123 for help.
#UGANET4SocialJustice
#SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth

Baylor Uganda through TASO,Uganda received UGX 7.56 BN for FY 2024 as a sub-recipient of the The Global Fund Grant Cycle 7, to support #Uganda 's #HIV and #TB reduction strategy in 38 districts & 2 cities.

Great News: The Global Fund launches US$771 million in grants to Mozambique to:

✅ Increase ARV coverage among people living with HIV to 81% by 2025.
✅ Sustain TB treatment success rate at 90% or above.
✅ Provide access to malaria diagnosis & treatment.

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#WHWWeek2024 TASO #Entebbe , #Mulago & NILE HUMANITARIAN conducted a #Medicalcamp where 500 people on Kimmi Island/Lake Victoria received treatment.
🔵95 people - tested for #HIV
🟡20 #TB sputum samples collected from suspected TB cases
👉bit.ly/4cSQ4Ss | #WorldHealthDay2024

Namatovu Cate asiimye Beene olwenteekateeka Eno eyokulwanyisa akawuka akaleeta Mukenenya ayogedde ebbanga lyamaze n'akawuka era neyebaza TASO,Uganda olwomulimo gwebakola okutaasa abantu. #KabakaBirthdayRun2024 Buganda Kingdom

The Chief guest Dr. Aggrey David Kibenge (Aggrey Kibenge) and the ED, TASO,Uganda Dr. Bernard Etukoit Michael launched the process towards a multisectoral Busoga Children and young people strategy.

4️⃣ Days to the Launch of the Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign.

The Yellow Fever Vaccine will be administered FREE of charge during this campaign in 53 districts across the country at Government health facilities and designated outreach sites. #YellowFeverFreeUG

Hon. Alice Karamuzi Kaboyo - Minister of State for Luwero and Rwenzori, representing Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah. PRIME MINISTER at #WorldTBDay2024 in Isingiro District.

#EngagingCommunities The Pre #WorldTBDay2024 Sports Gala held in Isingiro District Local Government 🇺🇬 where several teams played football & netball. Present was a Mobile TB clinic manned by Ministry of Health- Uganda , TB screening by Kikagati HCIII & #HIVSelfTesting by Uganda AIDS Commission. #YesWeCanEndTB

Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death among people living with HIV. Since 2017, #PEPFAR has supported TB preventive therapy for 13.4M people living with HIV. PEPFAR implementing agencies CDC Global Health and USAID Global Health work closely with partners in country to #StopTB .

#WorldTBDay

To ensure quick diagnosis and early treatment, WHO recommends the use of rapid molecular #tuberculosis (TB) tests as the initial diagnostic test for all persons with signs and symptoms of TB. 👉bit.ly/3Vo428E

#WorldTBDay #EndTB

Despite being curable, TB is the leading cause of death among people living with HIV.

In 2022, 170K people died from AIDS-related TB.

This #WorldTBDay , join our call to ensure all people living with HIV have access to TB screening and TB treatment and antiretroviral therapy.

TB is still one of the world's deadliest diseases as it has been seen in recent years with a worrying increase in drug-resistant.

Let us use this opportunity to renew our commitments, inspire and take action to end TB.

#BBBG #TBIsCurable
#WorldTBDay24

TB kills more than 3,000 daily. Driven by poverty, climate change, conflict & inequity. But we know how to end it.   Since 2002, The Global Fund has invested more than US$9.7B to fight TB, saving more than 20M lives.  Now is the time to bring testing, treatment & care to all.

Today is #WorldTBDay .

#Tuberculosis - or TB - is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs.

Common symptoms include
❗️ Cough
❗️ Chest pains
❗️ Weight loss
❗️ Fever
❗️ Night sweats

Learn more about TB 👉bit.ly/3Vo428E #EndTB

🟢 1 day to #WorldTBDay 2024
🟢 3 days to Football match Isingiro District Local Government 🆚 Ministry of Health- Uganda , The Global Fund & USAID partners
🟢 4 days to 🇺🇬 National #WorldTBDay commemoration to #EndTB and
#YesWeCanEndTB 👇

Ahead of the #WorldTBDay2024 today school children in Isingiro District Local Government were engaged in a drama competition and debates to enhance their knowledge about #tuberculosis . #YesWeCanEndTB