Reach A Hand, Uganda (RAHU) in partnership with DKT WomenCare Global and DKT International have today connected with young people in Kasanga, to celebrate women’s day under the theme breaking the bias.
The campaign launch has been held in Kampala at the International University of East Africa. [IUEA] Kansanga. This has brought together stakeholders from the maternal and reproductive health space in Uganda, the Ministry of Health, DKT affiliate service providers, satisfied users, the campaign influencers, and the media. The campaign is running under the hashtag #LoveMyLevo.
Ruth Van Zorge – First Secretary Sexual and Reproductive Healthand Rights (SRHR) & Gender The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands made an opening address on the ‘Importance of increasing access to SRH commodities and services through the private sector channels.’
Antonio Cazares Turcott – DKT Uganda Country Manager, gave a welcome statement recognizing the achievements of Ugandan women across all sectors such as law, education, culture, but in particular health businesses. As admirable mothers, sisters, aunties, and daughters, women play an essential role in Uganda society and economic growth.
He added that DKT recognizes the value of having women lead the private pharmaceutical sector as a vital step toward gender equality. DKT targets female health entrepreneurs providing Sexual and Reproductive services and products by supporting them with training and equipment to boost their businesses and improve women’s Sexual and Reproductive health. We hope to see more women leaders bring positive change and economic boost to Uganda.
Dr. Moses Okello – DKT Programs Manager moderated a Panel Discussion themed ‘Together we can break the Bias on Family Planning’. The panel featured Manuela Mulondo (Mother & Business Woman), Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro (MP), Gutabingi Doreen (Peer Educator) and Dr. Moses Muwonge (Samasha).
The #LoveMyLevo campaign influencers were also unveiled by Reach A Hand Uganda CEO, Humphrey Nabimanya. The campaign currently running, is managed by Reach A Hand Uganda and has prominent and enterprising women influencers advocating for access to reversible family planning methods with emphasis being on the Levoplant. The influencers that are, Fatuma Hasha, Mrs. Stacey Bainomugisha, Manuela Mulondo, Harmony Kyomugisha, Prima Kadarshi and Martha Mukisa shared messages of women empowerment during the power talks session.
What is Levoplant?
Levoplant is a World Health Organisation [WHO] pre-qualified implant that prevents pregnancy for 3 years. It is a reversible, long-acting, effective, and safe contraceptive implant. Levoplant is inserted subdermally under a woman’s upper arm. Levoplant is a product of DKT WomenCare Global and is distributed in Uganda by DKT Uganda.
Around the globe, DKT International enhances women’s lives by empowering them with the ability to decide when to become parents. DKT international is now one of the largest private providers of family planning and reproductive health products and services in the developing world, reaching over 50 countries globally. DKT established operations in Uganda in 2017 to support access to high quality contraceptives in the private sector.
Having worked on adolescent and youth sexual reproductive health and rights matters in Uganda for 10 years, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), has positioned itself through different strategies, programs, and partnerships like DKT to empower young people to make informed choices about their bodies.
