This guide presents the Workload Indictors of Staffing Need (WISN) methodology as an analytic planning and management tool for the management of human resources for health in Uganda.
The Regulations have provided a global framework that has contributed significantly to an increase in information sharing, risk assessment and coordination of response in relation to international public health risks and emergencies. These communications have been carried out through the unique glob...
We are pleased to share our 50th weekly epidemiological bulletin for the year 2020. This epidemiological bulletin serves to inform all stakeholders at district, national, and global levels on disease trends, public health surveillance and interventions undertaken in detecting, preventing and respond...
This publication is about the oaths to be taken by civil servants in their differnt capacities.
As of 9 am EAT 26 May 2020, a total of 115,346 COVID-19 cases and 3,471 (CFR: 3%) deaths have been reported in 54 African countries. This is about 2% of all cases reported globally. Since the last brief (19 May 2020), 27,164 new COVID-19 cases have been reported, which is a 31% increase in new cases...
This list presents the minimum medicine needs for a basic health care system, listing the most efficacious, safe and cost-effective medicines for priority conditions. Priority conditions are selected on the basis of current and estimated future public health relevance, and potential for safe and cos...
Ten years ago, the Credit Suisse Research Institute launched the first Global wealth report providing the most comprehensive and up-todate survey of household wealth. Since then the Global wealth report has become the standard reference point to monitor wealth growth across countries and the extent...
Nearly half of the households are currently food insecure with either Borderline or Poor Food Consumption Score, mainly due to the lean season that has seen a decline in food stocks at household level and contributed to food price rises (therefore reducing economic ability to purchase food).
East Africa is highly affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which are projected to be exacerbated by climate change. Consequently, understanding what research has been conducted and what knowledge gaps remain regarding NTDs and climate change is crucial to informing public health intervent...
Background There has been increasing use of body worn labels or tags, impregnated with chemical disinfectants, and worn on a lanyard or clipped to clothing, with the purpose of protecting against SARS-COV-2 virus. These are marketed as air purifier capable of removing viruses, bacteria and smog and...
This policy provides a framework for establishing systems that ensure that the rights of persons in Uganda to access non-discriminatory HTS services are realized. This policy and guidelines will operate within the scope of the national and international policies; in alignment with national plans and...
The assessment tool guides the supervisors on how to assess each standard, indicates the means of verification and operational definition for each standard. It is where the supervisor shall record and score the performance of each health facility and record comments/notes to explain the level of per...
The document titled Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Uganda offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern...
After immunisation for common childhood illnesses, appropriate use of essential medicines is one of the most cost-effective components of modern health care.2 In 1977, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first list of essential medicines. The model list was designed to prioritise the mo...
Currently, 14 African nations have vaccinated 70 percent of their eligible population with the COVID 19 vaccine, according to the WHO Tanzania and São Tomé and Príncipe have fully vaccinated their populations, while Botswana has immunised 94 percent of theirs Mauritius, Seychelles, and Somalia have...
The document titled Report on the Virtual joint Meeting of African Ministers of Health, ICT and Transport offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, East...
As of 9 am EAT 30 June 2020, a total of 393,305 COVID-19 cases and 9,879 (CFR: 2.5%) deaths have been reported in 54 African countries. This is 3.9% of all cases reported globally. Since the last brief (23 June 2020), 77,895 new COVID-19 cases have been reported, which is a 25% increase compared to...
These guidelines provide guidance on definition of sexual harassment; applicable legal and policy frameworks; and outline strategies for prevention and response services and implementation mechanism for addressing sexual harassment in the health sector. The guidelines also provide detailed response...
Preventing a crisis such as acute shortage of PPE for healthcare workers should be prioritised by health authorities in Africa, and in this context as part of the COVID-19 response. The COVID-19 response team or IPC team should include actions to prevent PPE shortages in their planning, as adequate...
Africa stands at a critical juncture, where the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as Ebola and Monkeypox outbreaks underlined the need for increased self-reliance in our continent’s health systems. There is a shared recognition that Africa can and must do more to safeguard its healt...
