31% of (PLWH) Depression in Uganda and elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa is common among persons living with HIV (PLWH); A recent analysis found depression prevalence of 31% among PLWH in Uganda, which is nearly 10 times higher than prevalence estimates in the general population (3.35%) Source: BMC Psychiatry

Covid 19 has exposed the numerous SRHR challenges Young People face in their communities. High teenage pregnancies have manifested and been an eye-opener for the need for every country to prioritize the provision of accurate and complete SRHR information to nature the young leaders of tomorrow.

Sheila Kasabiiti Senior MEL officer, Reach A Hand Uganda