While TB is currently spreading like wildfire, ROM with support from the Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to eliminate the disease. ROM carried out the first-ever TB Mobile Chest X-ray outreaches in different Kampala communities such as Port Bell Luzira landing site and Butabika Hospital communities, making a positive impact on the health and […]
Despite the end of project funding for the Grandmothers’ project in Kasaala Luweero district, ROM has continued with outreach services to our dear grandmothers to ensure they live healthy lives. On 9th July 2023, a community outreach clinic for grandmothers was organized at St. Mary’s Health Centre III, Kasaala (where 99 treated and Kikuube Health
Community Outreach services for grandmothers in Luweero continue Read More »
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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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
With support from ROM, I defeated Cervical Cancer-Jacinta Read More »
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
Cancer screening and treatment, the way to go Read More »
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
The Grandmothers project: Phasing Out but impact still shining Read More »
In May 2023, ROM won Shs. 14.3millions having merged the best in the Makerere University School of Public Health’s Innovation challenge that focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The award was to further develop their innovative solution implemented under the E-health for HIV Service Delivery program, an electronic community health information system and the Uganda
Rev. Fr. James Jjumba is now the Chairperson of the ROM Board of Directors. We pray that God guides you as you take on this responsibility of serving the most vulnerable members of the community. We are so delighted for the great opportunity we have got to serve mankind under your guidance
Every year at ROM, stakeholders meet to assess annual achievements, challenges and way forward. This year’s Annual General Meeting was held on 20th April 2023 and on the same day, ROM’s five-year plan was presented to the stakeholders. Members of the in-coming Board of Directors were also introduced and the outgoing members were awarded for
The 2023 Annual General Meeting. Read More »
In June, ROM organized a friendly tournament with Cipla Quality Chemicals Industries for purposes of team building, awareness creation and room for further engagement between the two parties. Staff displayed their skills in football, volleyball and netball. It was an exciting evening characterized with lots of fun; cheers, laughter, togetherness, falls and a lot more
ROM VS Cipla Quality Chemicals Limited: a memorable experience of corporate humor Read More »
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