I would like to thank the members of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Uganda for entrusting we with the responsibility to lead the vision and implementation of the mission of AOGU.

AOGU has evolved since its inception 37 years ago and this is reflected in the strategic plans over the past years. AOGU is a registered member based, non-profit and non-political organisation in Uganda and we are funded majorly by your subscriptions as members, local and internal grants and proceeds of the Annual conferences.

The AOGU is currently implementing the 2019-2024 Strategic plan that has set key policy agenda as below;

Policy Priority one: lead the development, dissemination and implementation of Evidence based safety bundles to prevent maternal mortality and morbidity.

Policy Priority two: Improving access to and coverage of key Obstetrics and Gynaecology services including super-specialisations.

Policy priority three: Quality improvement for obstetrics and gynaecology services/SRH

Policy Priority four: Build new and strengthen existing partnerships/networks for SRHR and service delivery

Priority five: Promote Research in practice

Priority six:  Advocacy for members’ welfare and key SRHR issues

AOGU through its expert members supports the Ministry of Health and other partners in the implementation of key SRH programmes. AOGU has shown its commitment to the national cause by appointing and seconding members to lead expert committees at National and subnational level.

AOGU has also sponsored the development and dissemination of the Essential Maternal and Newborn Care Guidelines 2022, the PPH and PET guidelines nationally.

AOGU is also in collaboration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) to spear head a program to improve regulation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology practice, improve access to CPD, Shape the scope of practice well as set standards of practice.

AOGU is strengthening its Regional Branches to enable the implementation of present and future AOGU led National and Subnational programmes. AOGU will continue to visit all regions and hold regional conferences.

AOGU through its advocacy programmes will continue to increase the visibility of issues affecting its members both in the public and private sector. AOGU will also continue to advocate for key SRHR issues that affect Ugandan Women and Adolescents.

As president, I encourage members to ensure their subscriptions are up-to-date. I also remind AOGU members to offer leadership and lead accountability at all levels offering Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.

Thank you.

Dr. Othiniel Musana

President AOGU

2021 – 2023