The Health Media Centre is a non-governmental organization dedicated to ensuring better public health outcomes through communications and media. Founded by health communications and mass media expert, Dr. Anne Nattembo (PhD), the Health Media Centre is dedicated to strengthening access, acceptance and translation of health information into health outcomes.

Our values

Excellence

We strive for excellence, from quality science outputs to best governance practices; we push ourselves and our partners to aim for the highest standards in everything we are doing.

Accountability

We take responsibility and ownership towards achieving our goals through high levels of integrity. We are answerable to the communities we serve, our funders and partners.

Diversity and Equity

We embody diversity and equity in everything we do by bringing everyone along the journey. We ensure a level playing field and empowerment for all organisations and individuals engaging with the Health Media Centre and in all our external interactions.

Respect

We uphold the dignity of all people, their qualities and achievements and their right to apply their abilities to shape health communication outcomes. We are empathetic in our interactions recognising that everyone’s role is important.

Mission

To catalyse health outcomes through strategic health communication by amplifying consumer voices, evidenced-based social behaviour change communication campaigns, health new analysis, research, and training.

Vision

To be the leader in strengthening health communication in Uganda for improved health outcomes for all.