Our Home-Based Care team continues to reach out to
the community with dedication and compassion, bringing vital health information right to the doorsteps of the people we serve. This week, our team has been vibrant and active in conducting HIV sensitization and creating awareness about related infections. Through open discussions, personalized health talks, and continuous follow-up, we are helping individuals and families understand the importance of prevention, early testing, and timely treatment.
We are greatly encouraged to see more community members volunteering for HIV testing. Every person who steps forward to know their status takes an important step toward protecting their health and contributing to a healthier community.
A heartfelt appreciation goes to all our partners and donors Broeders Penitenten and Franciscanessen Charitas, who make these activities possible. Your generous support enables us to reach more people, offer accurate information, and provide essential services. Truly, **your contributions save lives**, and together we continue to bring hope, healing, and positive change to our community.
**Today (26-11-2025) through our Home-Based Care outreach activities at Migingo Estate, we reached out to the youth with a powerful session on HIV awareness and the dangers of drug
and substance abuse.**
Our team also conducted **HIV testing**, reminding everyone that *knowing your HIV status is an important step in safeguarding your health*. It empowers you to make informed decisions to prevent getting or transmitting HIV.
We appreciate the youths who turned up, listened, participated, and took charge of their health. Together, we continue building a healthier and more informed community.
This weekend, Shirikisho Dispensary carried out a series of outreach health talks as part of our ongoing Home-Based Care activities in Nyalgosi and Kiwiro villages.**
Our dedicated team engaged the community through **HIV sensitization**, raising awareness on prevention, early testing, and the importance of knowing one’s status. We also provided education on **cervical cancer**, emphasizing early screening and treatment as key steps in saving lives.
In addition, we conducted **HIV testing for all volunteers who were willing**, ensuring that community members not only received information but also took a practical step toward safeguarding their health.
These outreach activities help bring essential medical services closer to the people, especially those who may not always access health facilities easily. We remain committed to promoting healthier families and empowering communities with the knowledge they need to live healthier lives.
Shirikisho Dispensary, through the Oyugis Integrated Project, will continue reaching out with compassion and dedication—one village at a time.
Health Talk with Boda Boda Security Team – Held Near Hill Breeze Hotel
Today our team conducted a health talk with the Boda Boda Security team, focusing on empowering them with vital health information.
The discussion covered:
✔️ The importance of HIV testing
✔️ PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)
✔️ PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
We appreciate their active participation and commitment to promoting safety and wellness within the community. Together, we continue building awareness and encouraging healthy practices.
Health Talk at Gulu Village – 19th November 2025
Today our team from Shirikisho Dispensary held a health talk at Gulu Village, engaging community leaders on key health topics that impact our daily lives.
The session focused on:
✔️ Hygiene and safe drinking water
✔️ HIV prevention
✔️ SHA registration and implementation at Shirikisho Dispensary
We appreciate the warm reception from the leaders and their commitment to improving the health and well-being of the community. Together, we continue strengthening awareness and promoting healthier living for all.
Today, under the Home-Based Care program, our team reached out to Kamuga Village and conducted a comprehensive health talk with teen mothers.
The session focused on two key areas: **HIV prevention** and the importance of **cervical cancer screening**.
During the health talk, the team educated the young mothers on practical strategies for preventing HIV infection. The discussion also highlighted how early detection and treatment can greatly improve quality of life.
In addition, the team emphasized the significance of cervical cancer screening, explaining how routine screening can help detect early changes before they become serious.
This outreach is part of OIP’s commitment to (prevention, education, and empowering vulnerable groups), ensuring that teen mothers are equipped with accurate information, confidence, and access to essential health services.
On 17th November 2025, the staff of Shirikisho Dispensary carried out an important health talk at Guu stage targeting the bodaboda riders. The session focused on HIV prevention, aiming to increase awareness and promote safer practices among this highly mobile and socially active group. During the engagement, the team educated the riders on the modes of HIV transmission, regular testing, and the availability of preventive measures such as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). The staff also encouraged the participants to seek early treatment and support those living with HIV without stigma. This outreach activity reflects Shirikisho Dispensary’s continuous commitment to community health education and disease prevention.
