WHO WE ARE :-
UHCA is legally registered non-profit organization with national and regional activities that brings together journalists and other communication professionals from non-government organizations, government and academia.
Our focus areas
key thematic areas are:-
Strengthening communication
We develop tools, train and provide technical support i.e
Development of training tools, Onsite media house training
Strategic policy & programming
We advocate for policies, laws and practices for better health :- NutritionTobacco control Maternal and child health .
Exchange, sharing & learning
We promote stakeholder engagement through interactive and experiential platforms i.e Media excursions, Community and project visits, Media health campaign
Networking, partnerships & coalition
We build and support alliances that inform and influence health and development.
UHCA’s main objectives are
To train, empower and support journalists and public information specialists who disseminate health information. It is legally registered as a national non-profit organization with national and regional activities.
Our Programs
Tobacco Control
Tobacco use causes more than 7million preventable deaths annually. More than 890,000 die due to secondhand smoking (WHO 2018). Additionally, it is a leading risk factor for NCD, causes 71% of lung cancer
Nutrition
In Uganda, 33% of children under age five years and 54% of the working population is estimated to be stunted. Some of the common malnutrition issues include; overweight and obesity, wasting in children, anemia among others.
Addiction Control and Recovery
Tobacco use causes more than 7million preventable deaths annually. More than 890,000 die due to secondhand smoking (WHO 2018). Additionally, it is a leading risk factor for NCD, causes 71% of lung cancer
Our YouTube Channel
Our Podcasts
Here are some of the Live prod cats
Latest From Our Blog
Social media, tool to counter Tobacco Industry manipulation.
Uganda Health Communication Alliance (UHCA) has encouraged young people to use the influential tool of...
June 30, 202000
Is ghee better than other cooking fats? — Joyce
Is ghee healthy as a cooking fat? By Dr Vincent Karuhanga Dear Joyce, Ghee is...
June 23, 2020
Our Partners
We work with National, International and Coalition partners to deliver the key programs of transformation in the field of health.
