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Doctors Earn Awards, Ugandan Girls’ Teams Clinch Wins

5/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dr. Christopher Tarnay and Dr. Aparna Sridhar received American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) International Service and Distinguished Service Awards for training in Uganda and expanding District IX social-media outreach for maternal health.
On 10 May 2026, Luyando Foundation Girls took ZPL spot with a 2-0 win over ZISD Women.
ZESCO Ndola Girls moved within one point of title with a 1-0 win over Green Eagles Women, Fridah Kabwe.

History

Historical Context

Uganda’s 1998 national maternal-health program, launched by the Ministry of Health with support from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, joined a wave of early-2000s reforms highlighted by USAID and the 2010 Muskoka Initiative. The effort contributed to sharp mortality declines, echoing Mozambique’s drop from 692 to 408 deaths per 100,000 (1997-2011) and later spurred gender-focused projects such as women’s football clubs.

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Story summary

Dr. Christopher Tarnay and Dr. Aparna Sridhar received American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) International Service and Distinguished Service Awards for training in Uganda and expanding District IX social-media outreach for maternal health.
On 10 May 2026, Luyando Foundation Girls took ZPL spot with a 2-0 win over ZISD Women.
ZESCO Ndola Girls moved within one point of title with a 1-0 win over Green Eagles Women, Fridah Kabwe.

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