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We work to empower the world’s most vulnerable live in good health and live up to their potential. https://linktr.ee/empowerthroughhealth

08/26/2026

Menstrual Dignity Program at Mpunde Muslim Primary School

As the 2026 Global Health Experiential Fellowship came to an end, our GHEF fellows and ETH staff came together for an outreach through the Menstrual Dignity Program (MDP) at Mpunde Muslim Primary School.

During the outreach, 115 reusable menstrual pads were distributed to school-going girls, helping support their ability to manage their periods with dignity and confidence. The team also held an awareness session with 47 boys, opening up conversations about menstruation and challenging the stigma and misconceptions that can surround it.

We are grateful to our fellows and ETH team for making this outreach possible and for continuing to promote menstrual dignity and inclusive health education in the Mpunde community.

07/08/2026

After a series of engaging online orientation sessions, we are excited to officially welcome the second cohort of the Global Health Equity Fellowship (GHEF)

This week marks the beginning of an immersive learning journey as our fellows transition from virtual preparation to on-the-ground experiences. Over the coming weeks, they will engage with local communities, collaborate with health professionals and researchers, and gain firsthand insight into the realities of global health in Uganda.

We look forward to the meaningful learning, cultural exchange, and lasting partnerships that will grow throughout this fellowship.

07/01/2026

Shared Clinical Learning Week is currently underway for our second GHEF cohort at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.

Throughout the week, fellows are shadowing medical personnel in the hospital, rotating through clinical departments, sharing perspectives, and gaining firsthand experience of healthcare delivery in a low-resource setting.

Beyond the clinical experience, participants are engaging in daily reflections and discussions that encourage them to think critically about health systems, health equity, and the role of context in patient care.

We are excited to see the conversations, connections, and learning that this week continues to inspire as our participants grow together.

06/23/2026

Project Spotlight: Depression Stigma
Through this study, our team is exploring how depression is perceived and described within communities, with the goal of informing more effective and culturally relevant mental health interventions.
By listening to community perspectives and experiences, we hope to contribute to approaches that promote understanding, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health support.

06/19/2026

Project Spotlight: School Discontinuation Trajectories
Education plays an important role in shaping opportunities, well-being, and future outcomes.
This project explores how school discontinuation affects young people's mental health and social well-being, with the goal of informing strategies that support educational reintegration and long-term success. Through ongoing data collection and community engagement, our team is working to better understand these experiences and their impact.

06/17/2026

Project Spotlight: Su***de Disclosure
This project seeks to better understand the experiences surrounding su***de disclosure and the responses individuals receive from families, communities, and healthcare systems. The findings will help inform approaches that promote safe disclosure and strengthen support for those experiencing emotional distress.
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06/10/2026

Project Spotlight: First 90 Days on Antipsychotics
The team is exploring the experiences of individuals during the first 90 days after starting antipsychotic medication, a critical period that can influence treatment continuity and recovery. Through this study, we hope to better understand the challenges and support systems that shape early treatment experiences and identify opportunities to strengthen mental health care delivery.

05/27/2026

GHEF officially began this week
As researchers and change makers come together, we are excited to be part of the conversations shaping the future of global health. From sharing ideas to building collaborations, this forum is a reminder that research has the power to drive meaningful change in communities.
Looking forward to the insights, connections, and impact ahead.

05/20/2026

We celebrate Sophie Waimon, a Project and Research Coordinator at ETH, whose journey continues to inspire us.

Sophie first joined ETH as a fellow during GHEF 2023, and later returned in 2025 to conduct her MPH research on “Family planning decision-making in rural Uganda”. This earned her Second Place Overall at the Graduate Research Symposium at the Bursky School of Public Health at WashU in St. Louis on 27th February 2026.

She continued working with ETH for her practicum, where her exceptional initiative and independent leadership in applied global health earned her the Practicum Excellence Award at the Bursky School of Public Health at WashU in St. Louis on 13th May 2026.

We are proud to celebrate Sophie’s achievements and her continued contribution to advancing global health research and practice.

05/13/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Empower Through Health continues to break the stigma and create space for honest conversations about mental well-being.

Through empathy, support, and community, we can help create more good days together. Let’s continue checking in on one another, encouraging help-seeking, and reminding people that they are not alone.

Your mental health matters.

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