ROM Participates in the Annual OpenMRS Conference
ROM participated in the Annual OpenMRS Conference (15th-19th September 2025) , an event that brought together community members, technical teams, and system architects for hands-on engagement with OpenMRS projects. The event provided an opportunity for participants to collaborate on exciting tasks and challenges, propose innovative use cases, and share solutions to real-world health informatics problems. […]
First Integrated Health Camp in Uganda Offers Free MAT Services
The Ministry of Health Uganda, in partnership with Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM), successfully hosted the inaugural Integrated Health Camp from August 21–22, 2025, under the theme “I know my health status. What about you?” The event marked a significant milestone in advancing accessible, comprehensive, and inclusive healthcare services for all. The two-day […]
Joint Efforts Strengthen HIV Testing Services
To strengthen the quality of HIV testing services and ensure compliance with national standards, Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM), in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH), conducted an Index Testing Minimum Components Assessment across selected health facilities in Kampala from 25th–29th August 2025. This initiative was part of ongoing efforts to enhance […]
ROM Witnesses NRH Labs Celebrate International Accreditation Success
A big round of applause to Butabika, Kawempe, and Kiruddu National Referral Hospitals (NRHs) for maintaining their SANAS international accreditation, a true mark of excellence in laboratory quality and reliability. • Butabika NRH continues to raise the bar in maintaining international standards. • Kawempe NRH celebrated its third consecutive accreditation, showcasing commitment and consistency. • […]
Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women through Tiko
Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) teamed up with Tiko, a digital health and social impact organization that connects young people to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services through innovative digital platforms. Together, they hosted a high-energy Young Adolescent Peer Supporters (YAPS) performance review and refresher training, bringing young peer supporters and […]
Strategic Partnership Development with Darling Uganda
The Roses of Mbuya Social Economic Enterprise (ROMSE) held a promising meeting with Darling Uganda to explore partnership opportunities. This aligns perfectly with ROMSE’s mission of social-economic empowerment, and the potential collaboration is a positive step forward for the project. Can also highlight what items they brought and what that means for ROM as a […]
ROM Outreaches: Health Services for the Elderly in Luwero
In Luwero District, grandmothers play a vital yet often overlooked role in their communities. Many not only raise their own children and grandchildren but also care for orphaned and vulnerable children affected by poverty, HIV/AIDS, and migration. Despite their critical contributions, these women face significant health challenges, including chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, visual […]
Socio-Economic Empowerment: Young Mothers Pitch Their Business Ideas
With support from Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), young mothers have completed their Income Generating Activities (IGA) training and are now pitching their business ideas. It should be noted that under the MCC Project, young mothers are transforming their lives through economic empowerment. They receive hands-on training in tailoring, craft making, and small business management, and […]
Youth Attain Startup Kits Following Skilling
At ROM, skilling is key to empowering the girl child. But what if, alongside their training, they had the tools to build their businesses? As part of the DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe) project, youth trained in skills such as catering, decoration, painting, and more received startup kits. These kits provide essential […]
Strengthening Systems and Partnerships for Youth Empowerment
SHE SOARS Partners Engage in Project Monitoring Visit We were delighted to host our SHE SOARS partners for a productive two-day Monitoring Visit on August 6–7, 2025, led by the Project Management Unit. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to celebrate our shared impact, exchange valuable learnings, and further strengthen our partnerships as we advance […]