PMA Uganda
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Mobile based survey platform generating high quality, fast-turnaround #familyplanning data. Implemented by @MakSPH in #Uganda
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http://pmadata.org/countries/uganda 11-05-2021 09:38:19
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Principal Investigator PMA Uganda Dr. Fredrick Makumbi sharing on the role of National Surveys on Family Planning for Decision Making- A case of Performance Monitoring for Action #DemographicDividend2023
"We do research not for the textbooks but for the improvements of people's health," -Dr. Fredrick E. Makumbi, associate professor, Makerere University School of Public Health #GlobalConversations Join the conversation here; bit.ly/CESHGlobalConv… May 4th at 11:30-12:30 CEST / 12:30-13:30 EAT
#DYK? #reproductivecoercion and #ipv are associated w/ contraceptive use outcomes. Read more in new study by Performance Monitoring for Action #PMAGender : pmadata.org/publications/i… PMA Burkina Faso ENSEA d'Abidjan Officiel PMA Kenya International Center for Reproductive Health Kenya Dr. Michele R Decker Haley L. Thomas, MSPH Mary Thiongo Peter Gichangi Fiacre BAZIE
New study from Performance Monitoring for Action provides population-based estimates of #reproductivecoercion in 10 sites! Prevalence of #reproductivecoercion ranged from 3% in Niger to 20% in Kongo Central, DRC. #PMAGender bit.ly/PM4Action-RC-EN
The Ministry of Health- Uganda in collaboration with Makerere University School of Public Health & CEHURD Uganda are holding an update meeting with Government of Uganda line Ministries, departments and agencies, & key stakeholders to discuss & share new research findings from recent studies on sexual and reproductive health and rights.
❝I am delighted to observe that in recent years, we have witnessed remarkable advancements in maternal health indicators, resulting in substantial reductions in maternal and infant mortality rates.❞ ~ Dr. Ayume Charles | Chairperson Health Parliamentary Committee. #SelfCare4SRHR
PMA Uganda is taking part in an update meeting organized by CEHURD Uganda Ministry of Health- Uganda Makerere University School of Public Health with Government of Uganda line Ministries, departments and agencies, & key stakeholders to discuss & share new research findings from recent studies on sexual & reproductive health and rights
❝Currently, Uganda experiences approximately 5,000 maternal deaths per year due to unsafe abortions, but by providing post-abortion care and promoting family planning, we can significantly decrease this number.❞ ~Dr Olaro Charles | Director Curative services Ministry of Health- Uganda
The primary findings indicate that healthcare providers are hesitant to provide life-saving post-abortion care for fear of being arrested by police officers who are unable to distinguish between the act of procuring an abortion and post abortion care. ~ Makerere University School of Public Health share findings