Why This Pillar Matters
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Every Ugandan deserves the right to good health and dignity. Yet preventable diseases, underfunded facilities, and unequal access continue to deny millions their chance at life. ARDHI advocates for equitable health systems that protect the vulnerable and put people—not profit—at the center of care.
The Challenge: A Fragile Health System
Uganda’s health facilities are overstretched, underfunded, and unevenly distributed — leaving rural populations behind.
From underpaid health workers to medicine stockouts, Uganda’s health system remains fragile. Rural clinics serve entire districts with few doctors. Mothers die giving birth to preventable complications, and young people struggle with mental health stigma. When crises like pandemics or floods hit, the gaps become even more visible — revealing a system that treats symptoms but not causes.
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The Gaps We Must Close
Ugandans (WHO recommends 1 per 1,000)
of health facilities lack essential medicines
of health spending is out-of-pocket for households
Why This Matters
Health is a human right, not a luxury. Without access to quality care, families fall deeper into poverty, children miss school, and communities lose hope. ARDHI believes that a healthy population is the foundation for national progress — where everyone, regardless of income or location, can live with dignity and wellbeing.
What We’re Fighting For
Strengthen Primary Healthcare
Invest in local clinics and community health workers to ensure basic care reaches every Ugandan.
Improve Health Financing
Advocate for increased national health budget allocations and reduce out-of-pocket costs for citizens.
Advance Mental Health & Prevention
Promote awareness, early intervention, and supportive mental health policies across schools and workplaces.
How We Will Intervene
Research & Evidence
We analyze Uganda’s health financing, access, and quality gaps to inform equitable policy change.
Advocacy Dialogues
We bring together communities, health experts, and decision-makers to design inclusive health reforms
Legal Guidance
We support rights-based health legislation and accountability frameworks for public health spending.
The Future We Imagine
Imagine a Uganda where no mother dies giving birth, where young people access mental health care without shame, and where rural clinics thrive with trained staff and steady medicine supplies. That’s the future ARDHI envisions — a nation where wellbeing is shared, and no life is left behind.
Latest News
Policy & Research
Health Financing Crisis
Uganda’s Health Financing Crisis Examining the sustainability, equity, and efficiency of healthcare funding in Uganda. Introduction The health financing crisis in Uganda is one of the most persistent challenges undermining…
From Kiteezi to Buyala: The Cost of Kampala’s Waste Crisis
From Kiteezi to Buyala: The Cost of Kampala’s Waste Crisis Tracing Uganda’s journey from one landfill disaster to the next. Introduction The tragic collapse of the Kiteezi landfill was more…
Only 8% of Waste Recycled
Only 8% of Waste Recycled Uganda’s Waste Crisis Is a Resilience Crisis Introduction Uganda’s waste management situation paints a dire picture, with the country struggling to cope with the growing…
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Health is hope. Join ARDHI in shaping policies that make quality healthcare a reality for every Ugandan because a stronger nation begins with healthy people.
