We are a non-profit organization dedicated to building a health-literate community of young people through innovative approaches. Email: [email protected]
Kampala, Uganda
Joined March 2021
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At #AFHEG, we believe young people are not just the future. They are the present drivers of change. When equipped with accurate health information, creative tools, and safe spaces for dialogue, youth can transform their communities and inspire healthier futures.
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Speaking someone's language doesn't always mean they understand your message.
Even communicating basic scientific terms become a challenge when some words have no direct equivalent in local languages.
And that's where translation and localisation become two different things.
Resilient health systems are built on informed communities. By promoting literacy and local advocacy, AFHEG strengthens the link between people and the systems that serve them. Empowerment is sustainability.
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Mental health matters every day.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay , #AFHEG reminds everyone that asking for help is a sign of strength. Talk to someone you trust, check in on the people around you, and seek professional care when you need it.
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Happy 64th Independence Day, Uganda.
As we celebrate our journey, we remain committed to building a healthier, better-informed generation for the Uganda of tomorrow.
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African Health Grid Foundation retweeted
Dignity in communication is not about ignoring the pressures health workers face. It is about recognising that even in difficult conditions, the way we communicate can still shape how people experience care.
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Our CEO @phillipmwebaza is currently in Kenya for the Tufts University One Health Leadership Fellowship, exploring how human, animal and environmental health connect in practice.
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Before many of the tools #AFHEG is building today, we were already asking a simple question: how can health information become something young people can understand, question, and actually use?
That day, we reached more than 700 students.
Kasangati helped shape a principle we still carry today:
Health information should not only reach people. It should help them think, decide and act.
That idea now runs through our digital learning, Health Defenders and serious games work.
#AFHEG #YouthHealth
5 out of 10 mental health conditions begin before age 18.
Most young people reach adulthood before anyone recognises what is happening.
Early knowledge saves lives.
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Health conversations in Uganda look different when young people lead them.
Not a panel of experts speaking down to an audience. Not a seminar with pamphlets at the door but a room where young people find their voices, and talk with the clarity most policy rooms havent heard.
The right health information can help people make better choices. Misinformation can do the opposite.
That’s why we’re working to make health information clear, trustworthy and easy to understand, so more people can make informed decisions about their health.
#AFHEG
Do you know how to use your health system? Most people do not. In this episode of Know Your Health, #AFHEG breaks down 7 clear, evidence-based steps to help you navigate any health facility with confidence, get the care you deserve, and never leave a consultation confused again.
This is your sign to stop Googling your symptoms at 2 a.m. and consult a health professional instead.
When something doesn't feel right, seek advice from a qualified health professional. Accurate information saves time, reduces fear, and can save lives.
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Hello July
A fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At #AFHEG, we continue building health-literate communities through knowledge, action, and meaningful connections.
May July bring new possibilities, stronger communities, and greater impact.
Happy New Month
Healthy choices today shape stronger communities tomorrow.
Every conversation, every action, and every shared piece of trusted information can create change.
Be a Health Defender.
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Conversations can spark a healthier tomorrow.
When you talk, share, & empower the people around you, you aren't just passing along information. You're transforming how your community makes health decisions.
You don't need a title to start. You need a voice & the will.
#AFHEG
Small actions make healthier communities.
Share trusted info. Inspire healthy choices.
Be a Health Defender.
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Your health decisions deserve facts, not guesswork.
People act on health information they understand & trust. Strengthening health literacy means helping communities access reliable, clear, and trusted information to make informed decisions.
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