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USAID Defeat TB Activity: Five Years of Progress toward Ending Tuberculosis in Uganda

USAID Defeat TB Activity: Five Years of Progress toward Ending Tuberculosis in Uganda

In 2017, Uganda faced several key obstacles to reducing the reach and impact of tuberculosis (TB). These included inadequately trained health care workers and administrative staff, a lack of coordination among TB program implementers and managers, drug stockouts, and more. And while…

Choosing My Future: Preventing Unplanned Adolescent Pregnancies in Uganda

Choosing My Future: Preventing Unplanned Adolescent Pregnancies in Uganda

An average of 1,000 teenage pregnancies are reported per day in Uganda, according to Ministry of Health data. These pregnancies can have serious health impacts. For example, complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death for 15–19-year-old girls globally, according…