TAAU Activities

TAAU activities help communities learn about arthritis, encourage timely assessment and connect members with practical support. TAAU brings members, families, health professionals and community partners together through education, empowerment, advocacy and practical support.

What we do

Our work centres on patient education, member empowerment, caregiver engagement, livelihoods, partnerships and advocacy.

  • Community awareness through radio and television discussions.
  • Peer and counselling sessions where members can share experiences.
  • Health education from experienced medical professionals.
  • Sensitization workshops with community organisations and health practitioners.
  • School, church and parish awareness activities, including music, dance and drama.
  • Research and sharing of information about arthritis and related conditions.

World Arthritis Day celebration · 2023

TAAU marked World Arthritis Day on 12 October 2023 at St Luke Church, Mulago. These photos show the celebration, the programme and community participation.

World Arthritis Day celebration banner at St Luke Church, Mulago
The event banner welcoming guests to the 2023 celebration.
TAAU representatives seated at the 2023 World Arthritis Day celebration
Representatives taking part in the celebration programme.
Community members and TAAU representatives at the celebration
Community participation at the event.
People attending the World Arthritis Day celebration
Attendees gather for the programme.

Community support and outreach

Through member visits, community education and local partnerships, TAAU works to make support and information more accessible.

Wheelchair support and home visits

A community member seated in a wheelchair with local support team members
Community members gather during a wheelchair support visit.
A woman supporting a wheelchair user during a home visit
Support during a home visit to a wheelchair user.
A wheelchair user with family and community members outside a home
Family and community members share a visit with a wheelchair user.
A wheelchair user with community members during a support visit
Community based support for a member who uses a wheelchair.

Awareness and sensitisation

Community members and TAAU representatives gathered outdoors
Community outreach bringing members and local partners together.
People attending an indoor arthritis information and support session
Members take part in a local information and support session.
Community representatives meeting around a table
Local representatives meet to discuss community needs.
A TAAU representative speaking during a radio interview
Radio outreach helps share arthritis information with a wider audience.

Partnership and member engagement

TAAU members and partners gathered during a planning workshop
Members and partners meet during a TAAU workshop.
A TAAU representative presenting an association shirt to a partner
A partner engagement moment with TAAU representatives.

Past community event

Community arthritis awareness event

25 August 2026 · 8:00 AM
New Mulago Hospital Administration Parking

The association banner lists this event at the New Mulago Hospital Administration Parking. The event date has passed; contact TAAU for upcoming activities.

Work highlighted in TAAU’s presentation

The presentation records member home visits, cluster leader training, livelihood support, engagement with regional referral hospitals and collaboration with Mulago National Referral Hospital and other partners. Contact TAAU to confirm which programmes are currently active.

Past partnership event · 2026

Arthritis Medical Camp

15 October 2026 · In partnership with Mulago National Referral Hospital

The presentation lists this camp as part of TAAU’s arthritis awareness and community support work. The date has passed; contact TAAU for upcoming events.

Activity schedules and service availability can change. Contact TAAU for current programme information.