#HappeningNow: We're holding a two-day National #DemographicDividend2023 Conference to review the progress that has so far been made in implementing the Roadmap for harnessing Uganda’s Demographic Dividend.

In a break away session to discuss the impact of equity, social protection, women employment and inclusion when it comes to demographic dividends. Prof. Makumbi Fredrick presents a case study of the Family Planning for Decision Making. #DDCONFERENCE2023 #DemographicDividend2023

56% of the first pregnancies are always unintended according to the results from the family planning national survey. #DDCONFERENCE2023 #DemographicDividend2023

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

ADHO Kabarole district -Dr. Brian Kisembo sharing a community perspective on the role of FP Data in harnessing the Demographic Dividend #DemographicDividend2023

A key step in all tool kits is mapping out the #stakeholders that are relevant for your intervention or innovation. CESH helps you how to do this in order to target the right people to make a difference.

Happening Now-join the conversation on how to turn research into action . bit.ly/CESHGlobalConv…

Betty Kyaddondo highlights the importance of partnerships and including your policy makers and stakeholders in the design from the beginning of your research. Data must be packaged and delivered in a user-friendly way. #globalconversationscesh

"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.

The main discussion is on the utilization of findings for advocacy, policy & legal review, programming & service improvement through a multi-sectoral approach.  The focus areas include a survey on family planning indicators & Health facility data quality of post abortion care.

❝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