Healthy Child Uganda

Improving maternal, newborn, and young people health in Uganda.
Photo by Ilia Horsburgh

Promoting Healthy Communities

Empowering communities through education and development.
Photo by Kelly James

Health System Strengthening

Equipping health leaders with skills and tools to provide quality services.
Photo by Ilia Horsburgh

Supporting Village Health Teams

Training and equipping local male and female volunteers as village health promoters.

Measuring Success

Researching and evaluating to uncover and demonstrate best practices.
Photo by Ilia Horsburgh

Engaging Local Leaders

Encouraging sustainability through local ownership and planning.
Photo by Ilia Horsburgh

Strengthening Health Facilities

Working with health care professionals to improve quality of care for mothers, children, and young people.

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Healthy Children. Vibrant Young People. Bright Lives.

Healthy Child Uganda is a partnership working to improve the lives of mothers, children, and young people in Uganda.

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