Appointment of Dr. Yvonne Karamagi as Executive Director of Mildmay Uganda The Board and staff of Mildmay Uganda are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Yvonne Karamagi as Executive Director of Mildmay Uganda. With more than 24 years of experience in public health, much of which has been within HIV and AIDS, Health Systems Strengthening, Health Program & Business Management, Clinical medicine, Capacity Building and Operations Research, Dr. Yvonne brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and relationships to lead Mildmay Uganda into the future. Building on what we have already accomplished, under her leadership we hope to hone our strategic direction, grow, and develop our organization, strengthen our partnerships, and build new relationships. Dr. Yvonne’s previous positions include Medical Doctor; Director Medical Services for Mildmay Hospital Uganda, Deputy Executive Director of Mildmay Uganda; She has collaborated with multiple multi-level partnership and has worked with government, non-profit, education, and faith organizations. Dr. Yvonne holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB), and a master’s degree in public health. She is a Global Research fellow in Child Mental health in HIV-impacted low-resource settings in developing countries with the Washington University of St. Louis and Makerere University. Dr. Yvonne succeeds Dr. Barbara Mukasa, who will continue to serve as Senior Advisor to facilitate a smooth transition for Dr. Yvonne and to provide support on specific projects as required. We are looking forward to beginning this new phase of Mildmay Uganda’s work under Dr. Yvonne’s leadership. Together, we continue on our impact journey of Communities Transformed for Sustainable Health.
About us
Mildmay Uganda is a Local NGO offering Comprehensive Care, Training & Research in HIV/AIDS and other health priorities. Established in 1998. Vision “Communities Transformed for Sustainable Health” Mission Modelling quality and sustainable prevention, care and treatment of HIV and other heath priorities , using a family centred approach together with training , Education and Research. Our Reach With support from PEPFAR through CDC, Mildmay works in partnership with Ministry of Health and the leadership of 16 supported districts of central uganda; Over 500,000 people tested per year - 10% children Over 84,000 people in care with 80% on life saving ARVs Supports over 16,000 OVCs & their families to access care & other services-economic strengthening . Reaching over 6,000 Children with HIV; Testing Over 65,000 pregnant women reached annually Supporting over 286 salaried health workers in the region; over 5000 trained annually Cervical cancer screening, treatment and palliation; supported 10 sites across Uganda; supported over 20,000 women to screen to prevent this cancer
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http://www.mildmay.or.ug
External link for Mildmay Uganda
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Kampala
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- HIV prevention, care and treatment, Research, Training and Education, and General medical services
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
10 km off Kampala - Entebbe Road, Naziba Hill, Lweza
PO Box 24985
Kampala, UG
Employees at Mildmay Uganda
Updates
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Today, we join the world to reflect on the World AIDS Day as we stride to end HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. We celebrate all efforts that have been invested in the fight against HIV/AIDS through the Ministry of Health, Development Partners, Health workers, and communities. Together, lets continue the fight. Let's not give up. Know your HIV status Today!
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The Annual Observance of the 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence commenced on Saturday, November 25 and ends on December 10th. This year's theme " UNITE! Invest to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls invites all of us to contribute towards preventing Violence against women and children. Your role contributes significantly to the bigger goal. The time is NOW and not tomorrow!
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The Annual Observance of the 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence commenced on Saturday, November 25 and ends on December 10th. This year's theme " UNITE! Invest to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls invites all of us to contribute towards preventing Violence against women and children. Your role contributes significantly to the bigger goal. The time is NOW and not tomorrow!
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Over the last 25 years, Mildmay Uganda, through MIHS, has supported the Ministry of Health in reducing the Human Resource for Health gap by building the capacity of 40,000 healthcare professionals, dedicated to saving lives at the community, national, and international levels. This journey is truly unstoppable!
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