New strategy seeks to make Uganda’s health services
Uganda's Ministry of Health has launched the National Health Sector Male Engagement Strategy to improve men's participation in preventive healthcare. The initiative aims to address health disparities by focusing on non-communicable diseases like diabetes and cancer, which often go undiagnosed in men until late stages.
Why it matters
This strategy addresses a critical gap in public health programming that has historically overlooked men, potentially reducing mortality rates for preventable conditions.
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New strategy seeks to make Uganda’s health services more male-friendly
Dr Richard Kabanda, the commissioner for health promotion, education and strategic communication at the Ministry of Health, said the strategy seeks to address gaps in health programming that have historically left men and boys out.
Dr Kabanda said many men suffer from non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer, including prostate cancer, but often only learn about their conditions when it is too late. (File photo)
The Ministry of Health has launched the National Health Sector Male Engagement Strategy to promote family health and increase men's participation in preventive healthcare.
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