Health Alert-Uganda (HAU) is not-for-profit organization founded on the 15th July, 2004, in Gulu District – Northern Uganda. This organization is registered with the National Non-governmental Organization Board Kampala Reg.No S.5914/5378
Currently, Health Alert-Uganda works to promote rights and participation of children infected and affected with HIV/AIDS in the community. It links the community and existing health facilities in all Health Centers four’s and three’s providing HCT, PMTCT, ARV’s/ART, and care and treatment for children living with HIV (CLWHIV) in the districts of Gulu,Oyam, Kitgum, Amuru, Nwoya, Lamwo and Pader.
The organization has a strong team of dedicated staff members with expertise in community-based management of pediatric AIDS in resource-limited settings.
Health Alert-Uganda operates as a service communications NGO with its program centered on three strategic focus:
- Increasing coverage and improvement of quality of existing services through community outreach programmes.
- Introducing complementary health programmes, SRHR, HIV, and maternal child care.
- Strengthening organizational and management frame work polices and diversifying the finance resource base for continuity of the organizations program and activities.
The leadership structure of the organization comprise of Nine (9) members of board of trustees
Vision
To be the NGO providing leadership in community-based HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support services for children infection and affected with HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
Mission
Health Alert-Uganda is committed to increasing access to quality community-based care and support services for children between the ages of (0-17) infected and affected with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. This is achieved through promotion of rights and child’s participation in home-based care, capacity building, community mobilization, advocacy, and research.
Values
Health Alert-Uganda values team work, innovation, integrity and strategic partnerships as critical attitudes and behaviors for achieving the mission of the organization.
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