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

I want to bring to your attention, a letter that was addressed to the Uganda Parliament on the 7thAugust 2019. In it the author makes a profound realization about relationships, sexuality, orientation, gender, identity, sexual expressions and sexual characteristics. “Attachment is a lasting emotional bond between persons and it influences relationships throughout life (Grossman et al., 2005). We have seen that not all people are heterosexually normative. Some are neurodivergent gender diverse persons. Some engage in the love where one leaves the beauty of a woman and settles for a fellow man or where one leaves the man and settles with a woman is possible and may not be about sexual intercourse. It may be because of affinity over a similar experience people went through. It could be as a result of backlash. It could be as a result of realizing similar likes and dislikes. Please do not assume that all same-sex relations are about sexual intercourse.” It started a...

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 ...

1. Generate and raise awareness on hand -washing, social distancing and staying-at-home as part of COVID-19 Prevention. Ensure housing, nutrition, access to social services and productivity 2. Generate and raise awareness on hand -washing, social distancing and staying-at-home as part of COVID-19 Prevention Use the days to engage in Health and Wellness Promotion integrating COVID-19 Response: a. Thematic Monday: Occupying oneself at home while self-isolating; games, house chores, reading, writing, studying online or any other activity that will not put one in danger of acquiring germs which make one vulnerable to COVID-19; avoid exposure to threats or contravening COVID-19 country restrictions such as curfew, social distancing rules and conflict with standard laws. b. Thematic Tuesday: Chatting up friends, checking on them and promoting companionship using WhatsApp or video conferencing. Ensure that one engages in activities that promote companionship while making sur...