Program Lead -NCDs prevention program in Kawempe Division. Project Officer @PolicyUganda One young world -UK Ambassador. 2023 AstraZeneca YHP Fellow.
Kampala, Uganda
Joined June 2022
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This year, we are here to #enjoymore social media liberated from alcohol!
#wd4alf26
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The current fees for participating at the #uapc26 are as follows:
Ugandans - 180,000 Uganda shillings
Students - 80,000 Uganda shillings
Foreign nationals - 80 US Dollars
Ps. This offer is valid from the 1st of September 2026 to the 30th of September 2026.
Payment details:
Bank - Housing Finance Bank
Account number: 0100608504
Account name: Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance
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People living with several chronic conditions need care that connects.
In Uganda, clinics are building on their experience of HIV care to offer treatment for hypertension and diabetes too, sharing staff and systems that help people stay on treatment.
Shared services can extend care, but they also need enough resources to care for more people.
🗨️ "Uganda has endorsed every major global commitment on noncommunicable diseases, I am committed to ensuring that these commitments are matched with adequate financing, because commitment without funding can not deliver results." - Chris Kwizera from Uganda NCD Alliance.
📚 Read Uganda’s story: heyor.ca/ZPAspS
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
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Alcohol harm isn’t just a health issue, it’s a national crisis. Through stronger policies and higher taxes, we can save lives, protect communities, and build a healthier future. Increase excise tax on alcohol above inflation.
#easterweekend
#ChooseLifeThisEaster
#increaseexcisetax
#TheTrueCostOfAlcohol
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"Your evidence can shape alcohol policy"!
What "evidence"?
It's that abstract which you must send us today, before the close of business! 😁
#uapc26
Last Friday, we gathered @UgGirlGuides for the inter-committee preparatory meeting of the #uapc26 .
The conference is moving closer than ever - 88 days to go, to be exact.
The venue for the conference - @MakSPH Auditorium found at the Eastern gate of @Makerere .
The deadline for receiving abstracts is in 3 days time!
We've already started distributing the big promotional banners announcing the conference, all over Kampala. If you haven't seen them yet, you will see them soon!
Conference registration goes on at uapcug.com !
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Minister Baryomunsi Backs Morning Alcohol Sales Ban, Cites Health and Safety Concerns
#NilePostNews
nilepost.co.ug/news/363049/m…
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As we've always stated, our work requires a multi-sectoral approach to address alcohol-related arm.
In that spirit, we recently started introducing ourselves to the newly-sworn in leaders @GovUganda - beginning with those in the @MinofHealthUG .
Inset, we were from our interaction with @DrAyumeCharles (Minister of State for Health (Primary Health Care)) and we utilised this opportunity to make it known who we are, what works we are doing and our possible points of collaboration.
That day, we moved hand-in-hand with our colleagues from the Mental Health Division at the @MinofHealthUG , led by Dr. Lukwata Hafisa, the Acting Commissioner of the same Division.
Our team included our Vice-Board Chairperson @BagumaRT , our Former Board Chairperson @juliet_namukasa , our Secretariat represented by our Coordinator @MargaretNassan2 and our Programs Officer @archerfrom1997 plus our members @AlfredJatho from @UgandaCancerIns and @KwizeraChris8 from @UncdaUg .
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We have two more weeks of receiving your #uapc26 abstracts!
Please send them to [email protected] , as soonest as possible!
We have 1 month left, to receive your abstract of the #UAPC26 !
Please send in your abstract as soonest as possible, to our email "[email protected]". 😁
Remember - “Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.”, shared by Anton Chekhov.
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🏫💙 Empowering schools to take action against NCDs!
During our recent school outreach at Kiyunga SS in Luuka District, we trained peer educators and teachers on NCD advocacy, equipping them to champion prevention and healthy lifestyles.
We also established an NCD Club to empower students to learn, advocate and lead for healthier schools and communities. 🌱
#HealthySchoolsHealthyFutures #NCDAdvocacy #SchoolHealth #YouthLeadership @AstraZeneca @eancdalliance @ncdalliance @DNCDA @CISUdk
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You find bars opening as early as 6:00 AM as people are going to work. People are going to drink. It is necessary to regulate this, or we may lose a generation-Ibrahim Freeman, Deputy Speaker, Entebbe Municipality
#MorningAtNTV
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New week = a very important message from Ms. Serina Amoyit, Vice President, Uganda Survivors Network.
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@IOGTNTOMOVEMENT
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Last Friday, we (civil-society, representatives of various @GovUganda institutions and @WHOUganda ) convened @OPMUganda for our 4th Multi-sectoral Stakeholders Meeting on Alcohol Harm Prevention.
Lots of references were made to the 2019 National Alcohol Control Policy as well as the "SAFER Program"; these are documents every stakeholder of this endeavour must be familiar with. It's from these documents that short-term and long-term actions can be implemented all over the country.
#ICYMI #nacpofuganda
Link to the 2019 National Alcohol Control Policy: uapa.or.ug/sites/default/fil…
#ICYMI, a week ago, we (civil society - our Secretariat, @KwizeraChris8 , @AlfredJatho ), members of academia as well as respective @GovUganda bodies (@MoLGUganda , @MoWT_Uganda , @PresidencyUg , @OPMUganda, @MinofHealthUG et cetera) convened @OPMUganda .
This was our third convening as the various stakeholders with a part to play in the implementation of the National Alcohol Control Policy (#NACPOfUganda) . We mapped out our next steps including areas of responsibility for each stakeholder, timelines, what can be implemented as soonest as possible among others.
Amongst the key findings @NazMTumwesigye from @MakSPH shared in this meeting was this,
"Uganda’s economy is currently estimated at roughly US$64 billion nominal Gross Domestic Product but could be losing 1-5% annually according to @WHO estimates for all countries with high per capita alcohol consumption. This is US$ 640,000,000 at minimum (1%) and US$ 3.2Billion at high side (5%) - @WHO ".
Wednesday morning, on UBC Star Tv we discussed why Uganda needs stronger alcohol regulation and to invite the public to our upcoming Alcohol Policy Conference.
For full video, see link: youtube.com/live/Szx2Rvl9p58… @PolicyUganda @IOGTNTOMOVEMENT @Movendi_Int @ugpfmh @OneYoungWorld
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As part of ongoing efforts to support member organizations in the fight against alcohol-related harm, the UAPA Secretariat visited Uganda Mental Health Fellowship-Atanekontola, located at Bugembe HC IV in Jinja.
We are inspired by the organization's commitment to working with communities to prevent alcohol-related harm, including gender-based violence, and to promote healthier, safer communities.
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It was another exciting day in Jinja as the UAPA Secretariat visited Ring of Hope, where Mr. Jackson @IsabiryeJa53594 ,( our former Treasurer & Executive Director Ring of Hope).
We commend Ring of Hope for its leadership in championing the Alcohol Regulation Ordinance in Jinja City and encourage more stakeholders to support policies that strengthen alcohol regulation and protect individuals, families, and communities from alcohol-related harm.
As part of ongoing efforts to support member organizations in the fight against alcohol-related harm, the UAPA Secretariat visited Uganda Mental Health Fellowship-Atanekontola, located at Bugembe HC IV in Jinja.
We are inspired by the organization's commitment to working with communities to prevent alcohol-related harm, including gender-based violence, and to promote healthier, safer communities.
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Call for Applications | Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Essentials Training
@Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), through the Alcohol, Drugs, and Addictions Research Centre (ADARC), in partnership with the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR) and the Africa FASD Network, invites applications for a free two-day training on FASD.
The training will build practical knowledge and skills in FASD awareness, identification, diagnosis, management, and prevention for health professionals.
Date: Tuesday 28 – Wednesday 29 July 2026
Venue: Resilient Africa Network, MakSPH, Kololo
Slots available: 20
Deadline: Monday 13 July 2026
Paediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, public health professionals, psychiatrists, psychologists, general nurses, and related professionals are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have an MBChB, BSc, or related qualification.
The training is free of charge, with lunch and refreshments provided. Participants will cover their own transport and accommodation. A certificate of attendance will be issued to those who complete both days.
Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/16Wl…
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On the #uapamediawatch today....
🔺 Look closer to the last paragraph - our Vice Board Chairperson @BagumaRT talks about something very critical!
