By Patrick Opio
Senior Communications Officer, Lira University
Gulu, Uganda – The Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT), in partnership with Gulu University and Lira University, will convene leading experts, policymakers, and health professionals for a landmark international conference on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The event, themed “Improving the Quality of SRHR through Pre-Service Training, Research, and Evidence-Based Clinical Care Delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa,” will be held September 17–19, 2025, at the Acholi Inn Hotel in Gulu City, Uganda.
Archive photo taken during the 2023 Symposium in Gulu City
A Regional First with Global Significance
This three-day gathering is the first of its kind in Northern Uganda and will highlight how education, research, and clinical innovation can transform SRHR outcomes across Africa. The program will feature:
- Keynote addresses from leading African and international SRHR advocates and experts
- Panel discussions on the role of universities, research institutions, and health systems in advancing reproductive rights and services
- Scientific presentations and poster sessions showcasing new evidence on family planning, safe abortion care, maternal health, and adolescent SRHR
- Networking opportunities for policymakers, academics, clinicians, and civil society leaders to strengthen collaboration
Why It Matters
Sub-Saharan Africa faces persistent barriers to SRHR, from limited access to services to gaps in provider training. By bringing together educators, researchers, clinicians, and policymakers, the conference aims to accelerate the translation of scientific evidence into frontline care, safeguard reproductive rights, and strengthen health systems for future generations.
About the Organizers
- The Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT) partners with medical, midwifery, and nursing schools to integrate hands-on training in comprehensive reproductive health care. Its model combines training, service delivery, and research to prepare the health workforce of tomorrow.
- Gulu University (established in 2001) is a leading public institution in Northern Uganda, advancing health sciences and community transformation through its Faculty of Medicine and related programs.
- Lira University (established in 2012) has quickly become a hub for innovation in health sciences, prioritizing applied research and local solutions to Uganda’s health challenges.
Media Accreditation
Journalists and media outlets interested in covering the conference are invited to request accreditation and interview opportunities by August 31, 2025.
Media Contacts:
Nate Zewdu, Communications Officer
Email: info@cirhtglobal.org
Phone: +1-571-626-0227
Gulu/Lira representative Name: Ms Anna Grace Auma
Email: annakado4@gmail.com
Phone: 256772354232
