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Standardized Service and Facility Descriptions Will Enhance the Quality of Care and Patient Experience

Standardized Service and Facility Descriptions Will Enhance the Quality of Care and Patient Experience

For the first time in the country’s history, Ghana will have one set of uniform, consistent definitions and descriptions affecting every aspect of healthcare for its citizens. Under the direction of the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA)…

Study Reveals Mental Health Impact of Healthcare Workers’ Stigma Toward Drug Users in the Philippines

Study Reveals Mental Health Impact of Healthcare Workers’ Stigma Toward Drug Users in the Philippines

A new study published in a peer-review journal by the USAID RenewHealth Project led by URC examining the attitudes of healthcare providers (HCPs) in the Philippines highlights significant challenges in addressing drug addiction as a public health issue and providing compassionate care…

From Holiday Lights to Sobering Reality: Reflections on Health Progress in South Sudan

From Holiday Lights to Sobering Reality: Reflections on Health Progress in South Sudan

As the holiday season settles over Juba, there’s a palpable sense of hope and renewal. The city’s holiday decorations—ranging from vibrant lights to a festive, holiday-themed billboard at the airport—offer a cheerful contrast to the challenges that persist in South Sudan. This…

USAID Uganda Health Activity Recognized for Outstanding Contribution to Safe Motherhood

USAID Uganda Health Activity Recognized for Outstanding Contribution to Safe Motherhood

The Ugandan Ministry of Health (MOH) recently recognized URC’s significant role in making pregnancy and childbirth safer for Uganda’s moms. The USAID Uganda Health Activity (UHA), led by URC, was acknowledged as Uganda’s best maternal and child health partner of the year…

U.S. Department of Defense Extends URC’s HIV Prevention Work with Eswatini Military

U.S. Department of Defense Extends URC’s HIV Prevention Work with Eswatini Military

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded URC a four-year, $7.8 million cooperative agreement to strengthen and provide access to HIV/AIDS services and prevention for military members and their families. The DoD Eswatini URC Project focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, care…