Reach A Hand Uganda & DKT Women Care Celebrate Women’s Day With Introduction of New Family Planning Method Levoplant

Reach A Hand, Uganda (RAHU) in partnership with DKT Women Care have today connected with young people in Kasanga, to celebrate women’s day under the theme breaking the bias. The campaign launch has been held in Kampala at the International University of East Africa [IUEA] Kansanga. This has brought together stakeholders from the maternal and reproductive health space in Uganda, the Ministry of Health, DKT affiliate service providers, satisfied users, the campaign influencers, and the media. The campaign is running under the hashtag #LoveMyLevo.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands made an opening address on the ‘Importance of increasing access to SRH commodities and services through the private sector channels.’

Dr. Moses Okello – DKT Programs Manager moderated a Panel Discussion themed ‘Together we can break the Bias on Family Planning’. The panel featured Manuela Mulondo (Mother & Business Woman), Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro (MP), Gutabingi Doreen (Peer Educator) and Dr. Moses Muwonge (Samasha)

The Love My Levo campaign influencers were also unveiled by Reach A Hand Uganda CEO, Humphrey Nabimanya. The campaign currently running, is managed by Reach A Hand Uganda and has prominent and enterprising women influencers advocating for access to reversible family planning methods with emphasis being on the Levo Implant. The influencers that is, Fatuma Asha, Mrs. Stacey Bainomugisha, Manuela Mulondo, Harmony Kyomugisha, Prima Kadarshi and Martha Mukisa shared messages of women empowerment during the power talks session.

What is Levoplant?

Levoplant is a World Health Organisation [WHO] pre-qualified implant that prevents pregnancy for 3 years. It is a reversible, long-acting, effective, and safe contraceptive implant. Levoplant is inserted sub dermally under a woman’s upper arm. Levoplant is a product of DKT Women Care.

DKT Uganda has over time run an enterprise-based program to expand modern contraceptive access, respond to these challenges, and increase choice for women of reproductive age in Uganda.

Quote from RAHU
“Having worked on adolescent and youth sexual reproductive health and rights matters in Uganda for 10 years, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU),  has positioned itself through different strategies, programs, and partnerships like DKT to empower young people to make informed choices about their bodies.”

About Reach A Hand Uganda

Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) is a youth-serving non-profit organization focused on youth empowerment programs with an emphasis on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV/AIDS awareness, and prevention.

For more information, visit www.reachahand.org

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