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6th National Quality Improvement Conference Report (3rd to 5th December 2019)

The Annual Health Care Quality Improvement Conference promotes the sharing of best practices, successes, and challenges across Uganda. The event is organized by the Ministry of Health -Standard Compliance Accreditation and Patient Protection (SCAPP) Department. The conference was held at Speke Resor...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/6th%20National%20QI%20Conference%20Report%...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health policy and planning
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 11 hours ago 36 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Integrated Community Case Management of Childhood Malaria, Pneumonia and Diarrhoea : Implementation guidelines

This document is to guide policy makers, managers, districts, health workers, communities, NGOs and all other stakeholders on how to implement integrated community case management (ICCM) of childhood malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea to reduce under mortality and take actions to introduce, implement,...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/ICCM%20Implementation%20Guidelines.pdf
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Maternal and Child Health
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 7 hours ago 29 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Africa CDC Mastercard Foundation: Saving Lives and Livelihoods Newsletter, April 2023

Currently, 14 African nations have vaccinated 70 percent of their eligible population with the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the WHO Tanzania and Sao Tome and Principe have fully vaccinated their populations, while Botswana has vaccinated 94 percent Over 90 percent of the eligible population have a...

https://africacdc.org/download/africa-cdc-mastercard-foundation-saving-lives-and-livelihoods-newslet...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 10 hours ago 25 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Africa CDC Support Program to Combat COVID-19 and Future Public Health Risks

The document titled Africa CDC Support Program to Combat COVID-19 and Future Public Health Risks 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 Afric...

https://africacdc.org/download/africa-cdc-support-program-to-combat-covid-19-and-future-public-healt...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 11 hours ago 27 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

National Health Workforce Accounts: A Handbook

The National Health Workforce Accounts Handbook was developed under the direction of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Workforce Department as an accompanying document to support the implementation of the Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/National%20Health%20Workforce%20Accounts%2...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 6 hours ago 36 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

National Population and Housing Census 2014

Demographic and socio-economic data are useful for planning and evidence-based decision making in any country.� �Such data are collected through Population Censuses, Demographic and Socio-economic Surveys, Civil Registration Systems and other Administrative sources. In Uganda, however, the Populatio...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 7 hours ago 27 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Malaria Bulletin - week 31

The malaria weekly bulletin�for Epi week�31�(1st August - 7th August 2022).

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Malaria%20Bulletin-Epi%20week%2031.pdf
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 11 hours ago 28 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

National Expanded Program On Immunization Review Report

A comprehensive National Immunization Programme Review (2015-2020 NIPR) was conducted in Uganda from 12th October to 06th November 2020. This NIPR integrated the EPI review with an operational research study to assess the barriers to utilization of EPI services, Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimina...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/NIPR%20Comprehensive%20Report%20v1.2%20Rev...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 24 Minutes ago 37 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Dekadal Agromet Bulletin, Volume 11, Issue No.1

Agromet Bulletin is prepared and disseminated by the National Meteorological Agency (NMA), to provide agricultural sectors and related disciplines with the current weather situation in relation to agricultural practices.�The information contained in the bulletin, are believed to assist planners, dec...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Dekad%201%20Nov%202022%20Agro-met%20Bullet...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 7 hours ago 43 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Health Sector Development Plan 2015/16 - 2019/20

The second National Development Plan 2015/16 - 2019/20 was launched and sets Uganda��s medium term strategic direction, development priorities and implementation strategies. The NDP��s theme is "Strengthening Uganda��s Competitiveness for Sustainable Wealth Creation, Employment and Inclusive Growth"...

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health Economics and Financing
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 Minutes ago 30 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

World Disasters Report 2018

The 2018 World Disasters Report asks challenging questions of affected states, admittedly overburdened donors, and local and international humanitarian organizations. It includes a strong call for more, for better and for more equitable, funding and action to meet the rising needs. It also calls for...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/World%20disaster%20report%202018.pdf
Theme: Community Engagement
Sub Theme: Human Rights
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 16 hours ago 36 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition : Guidelines

Malnutrition is the deficiency of protein,energy, as well as vitamins leading to loss of body fats and muscle tissues. It is a major public health concern in Uganda that affects both children and adults.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/IMAM%20%281%29.pdf
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Food and Nutrition
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 12 hours ago 29 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Global AIDS epidemic Report 2012

The global community has embarked on an historic quest to lay the foundation for the eventual end of the AIDS epidemic. This effort is more than merely visionary. It is entirely feasible. Unprecedented gains have been achieved in reducing the number of both adults and children newly infected with HI...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Global%20AIDS%20Epidemic%20report%202012.p...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: HIVAIDS
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 11 hours ago 32 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Management of Fetal Distress Without Cord Prolapse

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Maternal and Child Health
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 5 hours ago 37 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery: Leveraging the Youth Population to Build Back Better

However, while the cautionary measures and strategies were effective in curbing the surge and flattening the curve of COVID-19 cases, they also presented new realities that left millions of young people at a disadvantage. With the introduction of curfews, lockdowns, and work-from-home measures, many...

https://africacdc.org/download/post-covid-19-economic-recovery-leveraging-the-youth-population-to-bu...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 5 hours ago 36 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Statement on the Use of Ivermectin for COVID-19

While there are some studies that suggest potential effectiveness of ivermectin in the prevention and management of COVID-19, existing data has limitations: 1. Most of the studies had small numbers of participants. 2. The doses and schedules of Ivermectin administration varied. 3. Some patients taki...

https://africacdc.org/download/statement-on-the-use-of-ivermectin-for-covid-19/?ind=1613576692447&fi...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 16 hours ago 31 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Convention Concerning the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work, Adopted by the Conference at its one Hundred and Eighth Session, Geneva, 21 June 2019

The General Conference of the International Labour Organization, Having been convened at Geneva by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and having met in its 108th (Centenary) Session on 10 June 2019, and Recalling that the Declaration of Philadelphia affirms that all human beings,...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Convention%20on%20elimination%20of%20viole...
Theme: Community Engagement
Sub Theme: Human Rights
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 hours ago 29 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Outbreak Brief 129: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

The document titled Outbreak Brief 129: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic 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...

https://africacdc.org/download/outbreak-brief-129-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-pandemic/?ind=16...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 hours ago 28 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update (22 September 2020)

A. Executive summary ● Two studies report on a possibility of in-flight transmission of SARS-COV-2 over long commercial flights among passengers and flight attendants. The studies suggest that guidelines for preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection among passengers should consider individual passengers’ risk...

https://africacdc.org/download/covid-19-scientific-and-public-health-policy-update-22-september-2020...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 11 hours ago 25 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Weather Outlook for October 2021, and Review of Rainfall Performance in september 2021.

The raifall outlook for October indicates that most parts of Western,Central and parts of West Nile are likely to receive enhanced rainfall, while the rest of the country is likely to receive moderate rainfall conditions

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/October%202021%20Weather%20Climate%20Outlo...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Environmental Health and Sanitation
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 22 hours ago 27 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

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