Medical Access

This week, Sowedi Muyingo, Executive Director of Medical Access and UHD, had the privilege of receiving the Vocational Excellence Award by the Rotary International Club of Bukoto in recognition of his pioneering work to expand access to HIV treatment and essential medicines across Africa.

This recognition reflects Sowedi and the team's many years of dedication to strengthening health systems and ensuring life-saving medicines reach the communities that need them most, and our shared commitment to continue the momentum.

As Sowedi shared in his remarks:

“The lessons we learned from the fight against HIV are powerful. The systems we built, from supply chains, treatment programs, to community engagement, can now help us address other challenges like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Across Africa I see incredible talent and determination. The same commitment that helped us confront HIV will help us tackle the challenges ahead and build a healthier future for our children.”

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Butoko for this meaningful honor.

We were glad to join partners at , where global health leaders came together at a moment when global health funding and priorities are rapidly shifting. In today’s landscape, sharing what works, and what doesn’t, has never been more important.

Medical Access presented a poster on sustainable procurement models for universal access to HIV care in Uganda, grounded in 25+ years of implementation experience. The strong engagement from summit attendees across the region highlighted how these practical lessons resonate well beyond HIV.

As countries pursue self-reliance and more sustainable supply chains, the insights exchanged at GHSC are essential not only for HIV and other infectious diseases, but also for critical areas like NCDs, where reliable access to medicines is increasingly urgent.

Thank you to the organizers and all partners for fostering the open dialogue our sector needs to navigate this evolving public health environment.