- Uganda recently hosted the East African Mental Health Summit in Kampala, bringing together regional leaders, innovators, clinicians, and community advocates to chart a shared vision for scalable mental health solutions across the region. The summit focused on community-based care and cross-sector collaboration, and culminated in the launch of the Kampala Declaration — a regional commitment to integrate mental health services into broader health systems and social support frameworks. �
- Uganda is also part of an innovative program that received over $5 million to combine HIV care with mental health support and economic empowerment for adolescents, addressing mental well-being holistically — a first in the region. �
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