M-CARE Project Newsletter – September 2026
The M-CARE consortium is pleased to share this latest update on progress across Ghana, Kenya and Uganda. This edition highlights completion of ground-truthing across the three implementation countries, continued stakeholder engagement, public outreach in Ghana, WP2 pilot consultations, and a student spotlight ...
Rethinking Hypertension Care in Africa: New Guidelines Put Primary Care at the Centre
Bringing hypertension prevention, detection, and care closer to where people live and work Meet Adjoa Mansa, a 52-year-old trader who spends most of her days at a busy market. She considers herself healthy and rarely visits a health facility unless she feels unwell. During a community health screening at the ...
Guest Lecture: Implementation Research from a Global Health Perspective | 16 September 2026
The M-CARE Project and the Amsterdam Center for Implementation Science (AmsCIS) invite you to an engaging guest lecture on Implementation Research from a Global Health Perspective. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Frederick Wekesah of the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Kenya. Dr. Wekesah is a chronic ...
Why Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Multimorbidity Matters in Primary Care
More than one condition, one patient, one opportunity for better care Imagine visiting a primary healthcare clinic because your blood pressure has been difficult to control. During the consultation, you also mention poor sleep, persistent tiredness, and losing interest in activities you once enjoyed. While your blood pressure receives attention, ...
From Consultation to Community Action: M-Care Establishes Community Advisory Boards in Oyam, Lira and Kole
Lira, Uganda | July 2026: Communities are not just beneficiaries of healthcare—they are partners in shaping better health outcomes. This principle took centre stage in July 2026 as the M-Care Project, implemented by Lira University, established Community Advisory Boards (CABs) in Oyam, Lira and Kole districts. The CAB selection meetings brought ...
