Miss Tororo Launches Health Outreach to Combat Teenage Pregnancies.
By Peterson Hiirya.
Queen Amutosi Anna, the reigning Miss Tororo 2025/2026, has officially announced a major community health outreach under her flagship project aimed at addressing teenage pregnancy and improving youth health across Tororo District.
Speaking during the announcement, Queen Anna emphasized that “a healthier, brighter future for our young people starts with the choices we make today.”
She called upon women and youth to actively participate in the initiative, which she described as a transformative movement designed to educate, empower, and equip young people with essential life skills and health services.
The outreach is guided by the theme: “Empowering Teenagers for a Brighter Future – Breaking the Cycle of Teenage Pregnancies in Our Communities.”
According to Queen Anna, the program goes beyond a typical health camp, focusing on long-term impact through awareness, prevention, and support systems for young people, particularly girls aged 13–19 years.
Free Health Services
The outreach will provide a range of free and essential health services, including:
Cervical cancer screening
Family planning counselling and services
HIV testing and counselling
STI screening and treatment
Breast cancer screening
These services are designed with the well-being of our community in mind, ensuring that young people have access to accurate information, testing, and support,” she noted.
Outreach Schedule and Venues
The four-day community outreach will take place from 6th to 9th May 2026 at different locations:
Wednesday, 6th May – Magodesi Town Council (Youth Hub)
Thursday, 7th May – Nyeminyemi Primary School
Friday, 8th May – Kidoko Health Centre II
Saturday, 9th May – Orago Primary School
Project Background.
Queen Anna’s initiative, titled “Breaking the Cycle,” is a 4-month project targeting communities in Magodesi Town Council and Molo Sub-county.
It addresses the growing concern of teenage pregnancy, often linked to limited access to sexual education and inadequate parental guidance, among others
The project is supported by Reproductive Health Uganda RHU , the Face of Tororo Foundation , East FM, and the Tribe called Woman, among others.
The project includes:
Community sensitization meetings with parents, leaders, and Village Health Teams
School visits offering life skills and reproductive health education
Training youth as peer educators in schools, churches, and mosques
Supporting pregnant teenagers through linkage to health facilities and provision of baby care kits
The initiative is supported by partnerships with health organizations and local leaders, aiming to create lasting change.
A Call to Action .
Queen Anna concluded with a strong message to the community:
“Avoiding teenage pregnancy is not just about fear. It’s about protecting your future, your health, and your choices.
She urged all stakeholders—parents, schools, health partners, and community leaders—to join hands in safeguarding the future of young people in Tororo.
The outreach is expected to reach hundreds of youths and families, marking a significant step toward reducing teenage pregnancy rates and building a healthier generation.
