Most At Risk Populations' Society in Uganda (MARPS in Uganda)

From July 6-10, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is hosting the 23rd International AIDS Conference, which is the world's largest conference on HIV and AIDS.  It was originally to be held in San Francisco and Oakland - the first time in two cities - it is now, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, to be an online convening:  AIDS 2020: Virtual.  This format will enable participants to access the latest HIV science, advocacy, and knowledge through a combination of virtual sessions, community networking, and a 24-hour plenary speaker schedule, reaching audiences around the globe.  To conclude  AIDS 2020: Virtual,  IAS will host a session on breaking COVID-19 research, policy analysis, and frontline experience.

COVID-19, Public Health, Wellness and Quality Life Series   COVID-19 and Daily Activities of Life RESTRICTIONS: Now that we are living under restrictions which in turn curtail our mobility, we need to do a self-assessment. Your position and station in life matters and sets the stage for the health promoting (or retrograding) practices/behaviours. These in turn either expose or protect one against COVID-19. HOUSEHOLD: A home is the basic structure from which many are provided subsistence. Other places are prisons, army barracks, ships and camps. In other words all these places bring humans in contact with each other. Unavoidable contact! The best thing is to maintain a higher standard of hygiene habits. Wash your hands as soon as you wake up with soap, wash your body and clean up your bedding. This is the simplest yet most important start of the day activity. COUGH: If you blow your nose or cough cover the mouth and nose. Adopt the habit of moving around with pocke...

At MARPS in Uganda we say that the insecticide treated mosquito net is a necessary tool is because it saves pregnant mothers and children under five, from mosquito bites. The mosquito net makes it easier for breast-feeding mothers to secure their babies' health under an insecticide treated mosquito net while they work. Always use an insecticide treated mosquito net to avoid mosquito bites. That mosquito which causes malaria can be stopped when we all make up our minds to do something. Sleep under an insecticide treated mosquito-net! The world's poorest and most marginalised people are hardest hit by malaria, and they are also likely to be the most affected by #COVID19. This #WorldMalariaDay we are reminded of the importance of building secure health systems to defend against disease.  🏥  #HealthForAll We are in the middle of a global health crisis. Now more than ever, it's time to call on governments to ensure we have strong health systems in place ...