As of 9 am EAT 4 August 2020, a total of 968,020 COVID-19 cases and 20,612 deaths (CFR: 2%) have been reported in 55 African countries. This is 5% of all cases reported globally. Since the last brief, 108,783 new COVID-19 cases have been reported, which is an increase of 13% compared to the 28 July...
As of 6 p.m. East African Time (EAT) 28 November 2022, a total of 12,124,913 COVID-19 cases and 256,174 deaths (CFR: 2.1%) have been reported by the 55 African Union (AU) Member States (MS). This represents 2% of all cases and 4% of all deaths reported globally. Forty-four (80%) AU MS are reporting...
The Statistical Abstract is an annual publication compiled by Uganda Bureau of Statistics, which provides the statistical summary on various socio-economic indicators for Uganda. Some figures in this edition may vary from those in the earlier editions due to the updates. Note that some of the CY 201...
This wheel contains the medical eligibility criteria for starting use of contraceptive methods. It is based on Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 3rd edition (2004) and its 2008 Update, one of WHO��s evidence-based guidelines. It tells family planning providers if a woman presenting...
The Project Developmental Objective of EAPHLNP is to establish a network of efficient, high quality and accessible public health laboratories for diagnosis and surveillance of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases in the East African region.
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...
With the expansion of testing, the cumulative number of cases reported in Africa has increased rapidly, however given the fact that majority of cases could be mild or asymptomatic, the true number of infections, their age and sex distribution, and the proportion that are severe or fatal is still unc...
The Essential Medicines and Health Supplies List for�Uganda (EMHSLU) 2023 reflects the policy of the�Ministry of Health, for the appropriate procurement�of safe and efficacious essential medicines, health and�laboratory supplies in public institutions.�The EMHSLU 2023 was compiled based on�recommend...
The National Drug Authority Strategic Plan 2020/2021-2024/2025 builds on the gains achieved in the previous period and also focuses on consolidating efficiency and effectiveness in drug regulation, as provided for within the mandate of the Drug Authority. This strategic plan has been aligned to the...
The document titled Framework for Supply Chain Management for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response 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...
This report shows how much progress has been made. Perhaps most important, it shows that� the Goals are achievable when nationally owned development strategies, policies and programmes are supported by international development partners.
Abstract: Context: Primary Health Care is the first level of healthcare delivery services. Its role in the management of epidemics has been documented especially during the SARS and Ebola epidemics, and more recently during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: To describe public health expe...
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Context: Primary Health Care is the first level of healthcare delivery services. Its role in the management of epidemics has been documented especially during the SARS and Ebola epidemics, and more recently during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: To describe public health expe...
Currently, 14 African nations have vaccinated at least 70 percent of their eligible populations with the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the World Health Organization. Tanzania and São Tomé and Príncipe have fully vaccinated their populations while Botswana, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Somalia have va...
This bulletin serves to inform all stakeholders at community district, and national levels on suspected disease trends, public health surveillance and interventions undertaken in detecting, preventing and responding to public health events in Uganda on a weekly basis.
– Using antimicrobials without prescription can cause antimicrobial resistance, always seek the advice of a health care professional before using antimicrobials against any infection.– Using antimicrobials without prescription can cause antimicrobial resistance, always seek the advice of a health ca...
As of 6 p.m. East African Time (EAT) 16 May 2022, a total of 11,559,637 COVID-19 cases and 252,641 deaths (CFR: 2.2%) have been reported by the 55 African Union (AU) Member States (MS). This represents 2% of all cases and 4% of all deaths reported globally. Forty (73%) AU MS are reporting CFRs highe...
This Learner's Guide, Part I of the module on the Diagnosis and Management of Severe Falciparum Malaria, is made up of teaching materials, problems and a picture quiz covering all the activities involved in diagnosing and managing severe falciparum malaria at the hospital level. This guide is based...
The document titled Outbreak Brief 149: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic offers a comprehensive insight into Surveillance and Disease Intelligence, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Norther...
This manual was developed over a period of three years through workshops and field-testing with important inputs from health programme managers in many developing countries. Financial and Technical support was provided by UNICEF.
The document titled COVID-19 Pandemic Response Initiatives 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 Africa, Southern Africa, W...
