25/09/2026
On September 24, 2026, the Faith for Family Health initiative (3FHi), with support from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, conducted a high-impact retooling and refresher training for Health Champions in Kiryandongo District.
In this video, discover how trusted faith and cultural leaders are stepping up to tackle critical public health challenges—from maternal health and teenage pregnancy to tuberculosis (TB) and healthcare misinformation.
📌 Key Highlights & Community Challenges Addressed:
Safer Maternal Health: Addressing the reliance on Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) by advocating for skilled facility deliveries, antenatal care, and birth preparedness.
Tackling Teenage Pregnancy: Expanding age-appropriate SRH education, adolescent-friendly services, and community stakeholder involvement.
Countering Health Misinformation: Engaging legitimate faith leaders to address misleading practices and promote evidence-informed medical care.
Tuberculosis (TB) Awareness: Reducing stigma, promoting early symptom detection, testing, and treatment adherence.
🏛️ District Leadership Support:
LC5 Chairperson, Kiryandongo District: Applauded 3FHi for creating a vital entry point to unite and engage religious leaders in community health initiatives.
District Health Officer (DHO): Welcomed 3FHi’s return at a critical time when other donors have pulled out, emphasizing the power of faith leaders in mobilizing refugee and host communities for maternal health, HIV prevention, and TB care.
🌐 Learn More & Connect:
Organization: Faith for Family Health initiative (3FHi)
Partner: The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Location: Kiryandongo District, Uganda
Platform: Inter-Faith Alliance for Health