Our Focus
Our focus areas reflect the most urgent health needs in our communities.
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We are committed to improving health outcomes in underserved communities by expanding access to care, strengthening health systems, and empowering families through education.
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We focus on areas where early intervention, skilled care, and community empowerment save lives.
Our Programs
Below are the major focus areas that define UHF’s mission and daily work, each one essential to advancing health equity and strengthening communities.
Primary Healthcare
We provide basic medical care and preventive services for individuals and families who face barriers to accessing stable, consistent healthcare.
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Our services include:
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General outpatient consultations
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Blood pressure & diabetes screening
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Medication support and referrals
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Community-based checkups
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Health follow-up visits
Primary care is the first point of defense against disease — and for underserved populations, it is often the difference between early treatment and life-threatening complications.
Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
Every mother and every child deserves safe, compassionate care. We deliver maternal and child health services that protect families during pregnancy, childbirth, and early childhood.
Our MNCH programs include:
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Antenatal and postnatal care
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Safe motherhood education
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Breastfeeding & nutrition counseling
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Newborn health monitoring
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Growth and development assessments
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Immunization awareness and referrals
We work to reduce preventable maternal and child deaths and ensure all families have the support they need during life’s most vulnerable stages.
Health Education & Awareness
Knowledge saves lives. UHF empowers communities with essential health information to help them prevent illness, manage conditions, and make informed decisions.
Our education programs cover:
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Hygiene & sanitation
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Nutrition & food safety
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Sexual and reproductive health
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Preventing communicable diseases
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Chronic illness prevention
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School-based health education
Education builds long-term resilience and helps communities stay healthier, stronger, and more self-sufficient.
Training & Workforce Development
Health systems depend on trained, confident, and well-supported workers. We invest in training community health workers, nurses, educators, and volunteers to strengthen local capacity.
Our training includes:
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Community health worker (CHW) training
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Clinical skills refreshers
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Infection prevention & control
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Maternal & newborn care techniques
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Nutrition counseling
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Data collection and basic health reporting
By building the skills of local workers, UHF ensures that communities receive consistent, culturally relevant, high-quality care.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Mental health remains one of the most overlooked public health needs. UHF integrates mental health support into community health programs to break stigma and create safe spaces for healing.
Our mental health initiatives include:
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Community awareness campaigns
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Stress management sessions
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Psychosocial support groups
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Early-intervention referrals
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Youth-focused mental health education
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Crisis response support (where applicable)
Mental well-being is essential for overall health — and we believe every person deserves support, understanding, and dignity.
Humanitarian Response
In times of crisis, healthcare needs escalate quickly. UHF responds to emergencies with speed, compassion, and community coordination.
Our humanitarian support includes:
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Emergency medical outreach
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Distribution of hygiene & health kits
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Support for displaced families
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Health education during crises
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Community stabilization activities
We stand with communities through the most challenging moments — ensuring continuity of care, safety, and hope.
