On 25th September 2026, Action 4 Health Uganda (A4HU) launched AMUKA – R!se-Up Against Teenage Pregnancy and HIV/AIDS, a three-year project aimed at reducing teenage pregnancy and HIV vulnerability among adolescents and young people in Oyam District.
AMUKA will bring together adolescents, families, schools, health facilities, communities and district structures to strengthen prevention and support systems. The project will focus on life-skills education, peer mentorship, adolescent-responsive health services, stronger referral and protection systems, and community engagement.
At the inception meeting, A4HU presented findings from the project’s feasibility study, providing evidence to guide interventions based on the realities and needs of young people in Oyam. District leaders and stakeholders welcomed the initiative and highlighted the importance of collaboration and building on existing systems.
Officially launching the project, Commissioner for Youth Affairs Mr. Mondo Kyateka called for collective action from government, families, communities, cultural and religious leaders, civil society and young people.
AMUKA reflects A4HU’s commitment to creating an environment where adolescents are informed, protected, supported and empowered to make healthy decisions and realise their full potential.
