Musawo Sessions Provide Lifeline for Sex Workers in Uganda’s Fishing Communities
At least 112 sex workers in Nakayiza Estates, a fishing community in Nakiwogo, have received critical sexual and reproductive health (SRHR) services through Family Medical Point’s (FMP) ongoing Musawo Sessions, the Daily Star has learned. Uganda continues to grapple with a high HIV burden, particularly among vulnerable populations. The Uganda
Sex Workers Receive Health Services Amid Rising Demand for Condoms
In a bid to improve sexual and reproductive health in vulnerable communities, Family Medical Point (FMP) organized a mobile outreach session locally known as a Musawo session in Nakiwogo, Entebbe Municipality, targeting sex workers with essential health services and education. The session drew 112 participants from Nakayiza Estates and nearby
World Population Day: Family Medical Point calls for Expanded Reproductive Health Services in Fishing Communities
As Uganda joined the world in marking World Population Day, Family Medical Point (FMP) has called for urgent scaling up of sexual and reproductive health services in vulnerable fishing communities, where young people especially girls continue to bear the brunt of inadequate healthcare and socio-economic instability. This year’s global theme,
Women’s Day: Family Medical Point Equips Girls with Knowledge to Combat Teenage Pregnancy
Amidst the growing concern of teenage pregnancy in Uganda, the Family Medical Point has taken proactive steps to educate young girls, empowering them to make informed decisions about their bodies and futures. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global rate of teenage pregnancies has significantly declined in recent
