HEAL - Health is Elemental to All Life
Providing a sustainable pathway toward improved individual and community living conditions in Muko Sub County
HEAL Program Mission
ACT Uganda’s HEAL Program works to reduce morbidity and mortality among the population in Muko, Uganda by addressing key health impact outcomes, improving health literacy, and reducing health disparities within the population of Muko Sub-County. HEAL aims to use its resources to create the greatest impact possible for population health in Muko, Uganda.
About ACT’s HEAL Program:
The Ugandan government lacks resources to provide public health education even though it is desperately needed. ACT Uganda’s HEAL Program works to reduce morbidity and mortality among the population in Muko, Uganda by addressing key health impact outcomes, improving health literacy, and reducing health disparities within the population of Muko Sub-County. Health education sessions are conducted by Judith Tukahirwa, a nurse midwife, who travels to rural and remote locations throughout Muko Sub-County, and provides educational resources and knowledge to participants at each session.
HEAL will focus on two different topics for 2025. During the school months, the primary focus will be on the Girls Rising Program, where girls will learn about the science and importance of menstrual hygiene. When school is not in session, the focus will turn to the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Program, which targets expecting mothers and new mothers. This program encourages women to seek out prenatal care, develop a safe birth plan, follow through with vaccinations, and strive for proper nutrition for themselves and their babies. Women learn how to recognize danger signs in pregnancy and when to seek out clinical care. Judith will conduct education sessions and distribute additional supplies as funds allow.
Breastfeeding mothers meeting with Judith Tukahirwa, the ACT HEAL Manager
Mama Kits and Menstrual Hygiene Sample Packs
The ACT staff hopes to provide birthing kits to the pregnant women who attend health education sessions. The ACT staff would also like to provide sample menstruation pad packets for girls who attend the menstrual hygiene education sessions. Any additional donations to the HEAL program will be directly used to purchase birthing kits ($9.60 USD per kit) and menstrual hygiene sample packs ($0.95 per pack) for health education session participants in Muko, Uganda.
Judith leads a discussion on menstrual hygiene with girls at a local primary school
In 2025, HEAL anticipates reaching approximately
600 girls with Girls Rise sessions
160 expecting mothers with the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program sessions.
Ideally, our ACT Uganda team would like to provide every health session participant with a menstruation sample pack or birthing kit beginning in March 2025. Every few dollars donated contributes to the portion of the 2025 HEAL participants receiving kits and packs, significantly impacting lives.
Many girls in Uganda miss a week or more of school every month as they stay close to home during their periods. Expecting mothers who attend sessions and receive a Mama kit of supplies are more likely to give birth in a clinical setting, and more likely to have healthy, strong babies.
In a culture where there are limited resources and support for women and girls, ACT is committed to making sure that their needs are addressed and valued. It only takes a few dollars to make a world of difference for a woman or girl in Uganda. By choosing “HEAL Program (Health Promotion)” when clicking the Donate button below, you can be part of this difference.
