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Dr. Ben Kibirige

Dr. Ben Kibirige

Advocacy Manager, Foundation For Male Engagement Uganda

Dr. Kibirige is a medical doctor by profession, women’s rights activist, sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) consultant, and master trainer accredited by Makerere School of Public Health. He has over four years of experience advocating for family planning-related programs and inclusive SRHR service provision to all young people. He also advocates for gender equality, women's rights, and quality and affordable health care for young girls and women through meaningful youth participation in national development processes.​ Dr. Kibirige is currently the general secretary for the SHE DECIDES Uganda local movement and the alternate steering committee representative for Men Engage Network in Uganda. He is a co-founder of Centre for Young Mothers’ Voices, a local NGO advocating for the rehabilitation and reintegration of teenage mothers back into mainstream social life.

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Quick Read AYSRH in Uganda During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Precious Mutoru, MPHDr. Ben KibirigeTonny MuziraNorah NakyegeraAlex OmariSarah KosgeiIrene Alenga November 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has disordered the livelihoods of adolescents and young people across Uganda’s communities in many ways. With the first COVID-19 wave in March 2020 came the adoption of containment measures, such as the closure of schools, movement restrictions, and self-isolation. As a result, the health and well-being of young people, especially adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) in Uganda, took a hit.

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