The Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga graced the Ministry of Health 4th Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Conference as a Special guest representing Uganda’s Kingdoms and Cultural leaders… at Speke Resort Munyonyo the conference was organised under the theme:
Positioning community Structures for Health promotion and Disease prevrntion.
It should be noted that, Kingdoms have grassroot structures, such as clan leaders, and chiefs that the ministry of health is seeking to tap into and strengthen them for better health outcomes.
The Kyabazinga in his speech,
made a case for Kingdoms as partners in Community Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, where he highlighted his over 200 000 Empango Village community safe guarding committees that should be leveraged by the ministry.
He informed the participants who included H.E Rt Mgr Jesca Alupo, the Vice President of the Repblic of Uganda that, “Addressing teenage pregnancy in Uganda is both a social and economic challenge, adding that, Many girls who become mothers during their teenage years never complete primary school, limiting their opportunities and affecting their future livelihoods, which denies Uganda a productive workforce,”
We must therefore work together to keep girls and boys in school and give them opportunities to acquire skills and participate in the money economy.”
The mornach decried the high rate of Teenage pregnancy in Busoga, which is at 28% vs 24% nationally, and even higher in Mayuge, Kamuli & Namayingo.
The king implored everyone, especially men, saying that, Ending it requires collective action; keeping girls in school, mentoring boys and economically empowering the youth.
He reaffirmed his commtment as the UN National.Goodwill ambassodor to end Teenage pregnancy, saying he has put to work all his chiefs, clan leaders and kingdom volunteers calling on MoH to have closer collaboration
Speakers at The conference emphasised that the agenda focuses on strengthening community health systems to prevent illnesses, promote early detection and connect families to essential healthcare services.
A key priority is empowering Village Health Teams (VHTs) and Community Health Extension Workers with the training, tools, technology, supervision and funding they need to serve communities effectively.
From immunisation and maternal and child health to mental health, outbreak preparedness and combating misinformation, the discussions reflect Government’s commitment to protecting lives and improving the well being of all Ugandans.
The goal is clear, bring healthcare closer to the people, strengthen prevention and ensure that no one is left behind.
The Vice President reasdured the conference of the President’s and government commitment in prioritising Health and commemded the Kyabazinga for being examplary and a champion of health initiatives.
Present was
1. VP Rt. Major Jesca Alupo
2. Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomumsi
3. Dr Ayume MoH for Primary Health care
4. Dr. Atwine Diana
5. Owek Osman Ahmed Noor
6. Owek BabiryeYudaya
7. Owek Dr. Andrew Balyeku
8. Prince wilson Nadiope
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