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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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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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Why you should avoid tobacco consumption

Wednesday, 31st May 2023, will be World No-Tobacco Day. By commemorating this day, we are reminded that tobacco consumption is dangerous to our lives. Tobacco consumption has various dangers, including health threats, environmental degradation and other economic implications. In Uganda, the consumption of tobacco is predominantly prevalent among both the younger generation and the elderly …

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Engage youth in productive activities to keep them away from tobacco consumption

 Every 31st May, the world comes together to commemorate the World No-tobacco Day. This year, we take the opportunity to reflect on the life of the youths who are among the largest tobacco consumers, compared to other age groups. Tobacco consumption among youths is associated to a number of causes including the broken household and …

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People Living with HIV should avoid tobacco smoking as impacts are irreversible

On Wednesday 31st May 2023, Uganda will join the rest of the world to commemorate World No-Tobacco Day under the theme “grow food, not tobacco.” Despite the efforts to discourage tobacco consumption among humans, some of the People Living with HIV have continued to use the dangerous substance which affects their health. Smoking is one …

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Reach Out Mbuya wins Best Innovation Award for E-health HIV Service Delivery during COVID-19

The E-health for HIV Service Delivery program has emerged as the winner of Makerere University School of Public Health —MakSPH’s innovation challenge focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The program outshone five other innovations to earn the coveted award. Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative —ROM, a community-based non-governmental organization working with urban and rural poor communities …

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Reach Out Mbuya holds Spiritual Retreat, staff encouraged to love one another

Spending time in prayer alone with God is such a wonderful thing to do! At a Spiritual Retreat organized at Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM)-Banda site over the weekend, staff were seen deeply talking heart to heart with God and this was a sign that the Holy Spirit was at work. Over one …

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