VMMC CHALLENGE; UGANDA
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC).
Learn more about the VMMC Challenge and why scaling up voluntary medical male circumcision can substantially reduce the rate of HIV acquisition for men, and also reduce the risk of transmission of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) to the men’s partners.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Elevate Health Uganda (EHU) is a community-based organization that aims to improve uptake of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention in hard-to-reach rural areas in Amuru district, Northern Uganda.
EHU uses the DAQs model - Demand creation, Accessibility improvement, and strengthening Quality referrals, linkage, and post-surgery follow-up. The model fuses strategies focusing on community, health facility, and quality improvement which are instrumental for a holistic approach in addressing health challenges and a platform for engaging a multi-sector approach. The lessons learned from this pilot phase will be used to scale up best practices, and cost-efficient strategies to 8 other districts in Northern Uganda.
Elevate Health Uganda was founded in 2021 by a team passionate to contribute to individuals, families, and communities having equitable access to quality health care services. Anna Lawino is the Executive Director, Stephan Kalyesubula is the Strategic Information Director, and Brenda Picho serves as Project Director.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 200 men with the service during the pilot
Raise an additional $10,000 during the pilot
FOUNDING TEAM
Anna Lawino - Managing Director
Stephan Kalyesubula - Strategic Information Director
Brenda Picho - Project Director