Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights

The association collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure that SCD patients receive comprehensive care that includes counseling on family planning, safe pregnancy, and sexual health. Additionally, the program raises awareness about the genetic implications of SCD, offering genetic counseling to help individuals and couples make informed decisions about their reproductive options. By advocating for the sexual and reproductive rights of SCD patients, the Sickle Cell Association of Uganda ensures that they are treated with dignity, respect, and equality, and have access to the services they need to lead healthy lives.

• Key Activities:

  • Conducting workshops and community outreach programs to raise awareness about sexual health, family planning, and safe pregnancy for SCD patients.
  • Offering genetic counseling to individuals and couples to help them understand the implications of SCD and make informed reproductive choices.
  • Collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure patients have access to comprehensive SRHR services, including contraception, maternal healthcare, and sexual health counseling.
  • Advocating for the sexual and reproductive rights of SCD patients to ensure equitable access to healthcare services.

• Impact:

  • Increased awareness among SCD patients and their families about sexual and reproductive health issues specific to their condition.
  • Improved access to family planning and maternal health services for women with SCD, leading to safer pregnancies and healthier outcomes.
  • Empowerment of young adults with SCD to make informed choices about their reproductive health and rights.
  • Strengthened advocacy for the recognition of SRHR needs in national health policies, ensuring better care for SCD patients.