We are a patient led organization initiated in 2019; whose mission is to engage, empower and strengthen communities in the fight to eliminate hepatitis in Africa.
Lutamaguzi Emmanuel - Executive Director
Our interventions focus at working with and through hepatitis patients an local communities with integrated and community driven solutions based on scientific evidence, innovation, creativity and multidisciplinary partnerships in a compassionate environment.
We work with service providers, healthcare consumers and key stakeholders to improve quality of life for people affected by viral hepatitis and increase local communities access to quality hepatitis services to all without discrimination through training, education, research, patient support and advocacy.
To contribute towards the End of hepatitis in Africa
A hepatitis free Africa
To engage, strengthen and empower communities in the fight against hepatitis in Africa
- To advocate & create awareness on viral hepatitis.
- To empower, care & support individuals affected by hepatitis.
- To promote & advocate for affordable, accessible & better service delivery for all.
- To enhance the institutional capacity of HAO for effective program implementation.
HAO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOD Chairman
His a teacher by profession and the former Chair Kayunga district service commission. He has vast knowledge in human resource management with experience heading top schools.
Rtn. Jakob Ssendawula
BOD Treasurer
His a humanitarian with Rotary International and Past District Rotaract Representative. He has several years of experience in financial management and auditing, working with DFCU bank one of the leading financial institutions.
BOD member
She is a gastroenterologist and head of the hepatitis clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital the largest hospital in Uganda. She is also a member of the Uganda Gastroenterologists Society