Kampala, November 2021.

On Wednesday, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Africa Regional Director Marie-Evelyne Petrus-Barry arrived in Uganda  for a three-day official visit.

Petrus-Barry arrived in Kampala and headed to the Sheraton Hotel in Uganda with Ms. Mary Anne Waweru, Communications Officer, IPPF-Africa Regional Office, for a meeting with Jackson Chekweko, Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) Executive Director (ED), and Dr. Charles Olaro, Ministry of Health Director of Clinical Services.

While in the country, Petrus – Barry is also expected to meet the RHU senior management team, young people, tour RHU Katego clinic and thereafter on her second-day head to RHU Bwaise clinic to visit and see the Moon Light Stars in the company of Jackson Chekweko RHU ED and Dr. Peter Ibembe RHU Director of Programs.

Petrus – Barry will also meet the RHU finance team, board Chairperson Nathan T. Kipande and treasurer, Dr. Jotham Musinguzi, the Director-General for the National Population Council (NPC), and the country representative for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

There is also a tentative plan for Petrus – Barry, to attend the Men’s day in Hoima district on 26th November 2021.

Jackson Chekweko RHU ED and Marie Evelyne Petrus Barry IPP Africa Region Director