Martin Kankaka

When acts of charity towards children change their world forever

Mercy and love are gifts we should embrace for an equitable society as we celebrate this year’s International Day of Charity (celebrated every 5th of September to promote charity and compassion across the globe. In a world where people are often beset by challenges, acts of kindness and generosity serve as beacons of hope. In …

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Natalie’s social support passion deepened while volunteering at ROM

With a deep passion for social development, coming to Uganda to serve the most vulnerable people was a big step ahead in the life of a young Canadian. Natalie Nichole could only achieve this during her volunteering time at Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM). The fourth-year student of Public Health and Social Development at …

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7435 PLHIV were served in 2022

“At ROM, providing HIV/TB prevention, care, treatment, and support services to extremely vulnerable populations while promoting a holistic approach is crucial and has been prioritized. However, although substantial progress has been made towards eMTCT, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) integration, orphans and vulnerable children care, geriatric and adolescent care across all ROM sites, more work still needs …

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Parliamentary Committee on HIV on a courtesy visit to ROM

On 29th June 2022, the Parliamentary Committee on HIV and Uganda AIDS Commission paid avisit to ROM to appreciate the facility’s success in the elimination of Mother to Child Transmissionof HIV, explore mechanisms of local resource mobilization for a sustaining HIV response and promotion of HIV advocacy and awareness in the community. Above Figure: A …

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ROM enhances efforts for HIV and Gender-based violence prevention among the youth in communities

Youths, particularly females, have continued to suffer from Gender-based Violence (GBV) yet they stay with the perpetrators. During these sessions, the youths get information about HIV/AIDS, GBV, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Services and other behavioral change information. They are helped build self-confidence, encourage critical thinking, foster independence and communicate more effectively. Results indicate …

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Reach Out Mbuya March with Community members to Mark World AIDS Day 2022

Every 1st December, all nations come together to commemorate World AIDS Day, showing support to People living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, remember those who have died of AIDS related illnesses and increase awareness about HIV. This year, the international theme is #Equalize, a call to action to us all to work together to AIDS …

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Shift to divine purity; Priest encourages ROM staff at spiritual retreat

All was clear that the Holy Spirit was at work, touching and cleansing every soul during the Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) staff retreat held on Friday 14th October 2022 at Banda site. Beyond their current circumstances- be it blessings or struggles, they all looked up to the Almighty God and thanked Him …

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