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The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, has presided over the inauguration of the Criminal Justice Health Rights Committee (CJHRC) at Skyz Hotel in Kampala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a significant step towards advancing health equity within Uganda\u2019s criminal justice system. In company of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Lino Anguzu, Dr. Zeija noted that the committee has been established under the \u201cBreaking Down Barriers\u201d initiative, to address the structural and systemic challenges that hinder access to health services within the criminal justice sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the Ministry of Health, and the Global Fund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CJHRC brings together leadership from key justice sector institutions, including the Judiciary, Uganda Police Force, and Uganda Prisons Service, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its core mandate is to spearhead coordinated efforts to promote equitable access to health services for all individuals within the justice system, particularly vulnerable populations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the inauguration activities, committee members are held a half-day meeting to define their roles and responsibilities in implementing the initiative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting was expected to culminate in the adoption and signing of the Committee\u2019s Terms of Reference, setting a clear roadmap for its operations. The event attracted a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from the criminal justice chain, Ministry of Health officials, civil society organisations, and members of the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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