Reach Out Mbuya

The Research Function in 2022

ROM conducts clinical, behavioral, and operational research while maintaining systems and procedures compliant with the International Conference on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use Good Clinical Practice guidelines (ICH GCP). In 2022, a number of research studies were published. a). Sendaula, E., Buwembo, M., & Opio, D. (2022). Clinical profile of HIV-infected […]

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Monitoring and Evaluation in 2022

ROM, being pathfinder of the first version 3.3.0 of Uganda EMR, has now implemented up to the newest version 3.3.11 in a client records management system. To complement the same, an internal database managing all ROM interventions was developed. ROMIS captures all interventions data including for non-medical projects. Availability of the database has strengthened holistic

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ROM beneficiaries praise Dr. Jack Resneck for his love and commitment: We are alive because of you.

On his visit to ROM and the Acholi Quarters community where he tirelessly worked to find solutions to the AIDS scourge that was consuming lives day and night, Dr. Jack, a dermatologist was welcomed amidst joy and emotions. In the early years of ROM, Jack worked at ROM and led the research on a wired

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Economic empowerment through Social Enterprises to support young mothers

In June, ROM officially launched Social Enterprises-a community development initiative as a means of transitioning her income generating arm for OVC support initiatives to empower young people through skilling and income generation. Through her social impact mission and a vast community engagement experience based on a holistic approach, social enterprises will enable ROM to provide

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With support from ROM, I defeated Cervical Cancer-Jacinta

Jacinta Namuddu is a 52-year-old mother of two widowed at an early age, is a resident of Mutungo in Nakawa Division-Kampala District. For two years, Jacinta struggled with Cervical cancer that was diagnosed at stage two, but with support from Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative, she won the battle and is now an advocate

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Cancer screening and treatment, the way to go

Why cancer screening is everyone’s responsibility Discussing cancer is not a welcomed subject as it is not a cheap disease to deal with. Despite this, cancer remains the second leading cause of death worldwide after cardiovascular diseases. The 2018 World Health Organization Global Cancer facts and figures-4th edition defines cancer as a group of diseases

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The Grandmothers project: Phasing Out but impact still shining

Implemented at Kasaala in Luweero district, the grandmother’s project has for the last seven years made remarkable impact on the lives of the elderly and their dependents. Although the beneficiaries are saddened by the phasing out of the project, they are at the same appreciative of the medical care, economic empowerment and psycho-social support received

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