Africa Health Knowledge Management Portal

Lusaka Call-to-Action 2022: A Call to Strengthen Public Health Emergency Operation Centers in Africa

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 April 2024 Womi-Eteng Oboma Eteng, Wessam Mankoula, Merawi Aragaw, Ibrahima Sonko, Mathew Tut, Dennis Kibiye, Lul Riek and Ahmed Ogwell Ouma In July 2022, on the sidelines of the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union a...

https://africacdc.org/download/lusaka-call-to-action-2022-a-call-to-strengthen-public-health-emergen...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 188 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Africa CDC Newsletter December 2018

The document titled Africa CDC Newsletter – December 2018 offers a comprehensive insight into Other, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Western Africa, providing valuab...

https://africacdc.org/download/africa-cdc-newsletter-december-2018/?ind=1567000881457&filename=Afric...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 14 hours ago 166 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

National health policy: Reducing poverty through promoting peoples health.

The development of this National Health Policy (NHP II) has been informed by the National Development Program (NDP) for the period 2009/10��2013/14, the overall development agenda for Uganda. The NDP places emphasis on investing in the promotion of people��s health, a fundamental human right for all...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/National%20Health%20Policy%202009%20Draft....
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 10 hours ago 172 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Uganda National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Revised Strategic Plan 2015/16 - 2019/20 Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

Tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy continue to threaten public health in Uganda. The Ugandan Ministry of Health addresses TB and leprosy response in its Health Sector Development Plan II 2015/2016 - 2019/20. TB is the fifth most common cause of death in Uganda, potentially resulting in adverse socioecono...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/M%26E%20Plan%20of%20the%20revised%20NSP_17...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 22 hours ago 158 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

PPE for screening and triage in the context of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

This job aide is a detailed step-by-step procedure for PPE screening and triage in the context of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/202210_Job%20Aide%2005b_PPE%20for%20screen...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 17 hours ago 172 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Policy Brief on Enhancement of Effective Communication in Public Service

Government exists to deliver quality and equitable services amidst increasing public expectations and growing fiscal pressures. One of the key aspects for the delivery of services is effective communication. The Forum of Directors, Commissioners and Under Secretaries observed that there was ineffect...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/ENHANCEMENT%20OF%20EFFECTIVE%20COMMUNICATI...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 17 hours ago 167 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Human Resources For Health Strategic Plan 2020 - 2030

The purpose of this HRH Strategic plan is therefore to provide a framework for planning, developing and managing a well-performing health workforce in Uganda. It relates the health workforce with the current and future health needs, with emphasis on improved effectiveness and efficiency in the use o...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Human%20Resources%20for%20Health%20Strateg...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 1 day ago 162 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Curriculum Diploma in Pharmacy 2018

Uganda��s Business, Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (BTVET) sub-sector has undergone many reforms in effort to meet the National Development Plan��s objectives for skilling Uganda��s human resources and for Uganda Vision 2040. The reforms include, among others, the review of curricula...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Curriculum%20for%20Diploma%20in%20Pharmacy...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 17 hours ago 206 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

The Role of Religious Leaders in Promoting the Measles-Rubella and Polio Immunisation Campaign

This circular is to teach, encourage and convince congregations to get their children immunised against Measles-Rubella and Polio

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/MR%20-%20Fact%20sheet%20for%20Religious%20...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 144 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update (22 June 2021)

The document titled COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (22 June 2021) 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, North...

https://africacdc.org/download/covid-19-scientific-and-public-health-policy-update-22-june-2021/?ind...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 169 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Health Sector Strategic Plan II 2005/06 - 2009/2010

Uganda has been consistent in its pursuit of poverty eradication as the overriding priority for national socioeconomic development. The overall goal of the government is to reduce absolute poverty to less than 10% of the population by 2017. The country has experienced strong economic growth averagin...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Health%20Sector%20Strategic%20Plan%20II%20...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health Economics and Financing
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 151 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Outbreak Brief 139: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

The document titled Outbreak Brief 139: 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-139-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-pandemic/?ind=16...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 144 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Recommendations for Stepwise response to COVID-19

This document provides a high-level mapping of outbreak stages with guidance on how to time the minimum uptake of different interventions that have been recommended by Africa CDC, driven by evidence and science.

https://africacdc.org/download/recommendations-for-stepwise-response-to-covid-19/?ind=1585321518624&...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 141 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Standard Operating Procedures for Integrated Human Resources for Health Information System (HRIS)

Uganda like many of the developing countries is faced by a number of human resource challenges. An analysis of the HRH situation reveals an HRH crisis in the country characterized by a critical shortage of health workers with nearly 50% of the districts operating below 50% of the approved staffing e...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/HRIS_SOP%20in%20the%20Health%20Sector.pdf
Theme: Digital Health
Sub Theme: Health Information Systems
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 14 hours ago 153 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Uganda Health Accounts 2014-2016

The overall purpose of the NHA study initiative is to reduce health inequalities affecting the poorest populations in the region by focusing on supply and demand-side interventions, particularly changes in policy, new interventions, the expansion of proven and cost-effective healthcare packages, and...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/NHA_FINAL%20-UGANDA-1%20FY%202014-15_2015-...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health Economics and Financing
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 137 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Report on the Side Event on the Role of Community Health Workers and Volunteers in the Attainment of Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa

Participants were Member states representatives, experts from development agencies and civil society organizations involved in Community Health systems strengthening on the continent. One critical area that was highlighted by participants is the need to increase the protection of CHWs in terms of th...

https://africacdc.org/download/report-on-the-side-event-on-the-role-of-community-health-workers-and-...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 153 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Outcome of the Second International Conference on Nutrition : Biennial report

This biennial report has been compiled by FAO and WHO for submission to both the Health Assembly and Conference of FAO (at its 40th session). It outlines progress made in the follow-up actions of the Second International Conference on Nutrition over the course of the period 2015��2016, including key...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/International%20Conference%20on%20Nutritio...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Food and Nutrition
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 122 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Management of linen in the context of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases

The job aide is a step-by-step procedure of�handling linen of suspected, confirmed or probable EVD cases at Ebola Treatment Units, healthcare facilities, or within the�community (household).� Contaminated linen poses a risk of infection and should only be handled in PPE.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/202210_Job%20Aide%2015_Management%20of%20L...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 143 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Report of the High-Level Ministerial Meeting | Partnerships to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination in Africa

Fast-tracking COVID-19 vaccine acquisition, delivery and uptake are critical to protecting lives and stimulating economic recovery. With only 15% of the African population reported to be fully vaccinated as of 16 March 2022, African Union (AU) Member States need to identify innovative and effective...

https://africacdc.org/download/report-of-the-high-level-ministerial-meeting-partnerships-to-accelera...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 119 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Guidance on Emergency Expedited Regulatory Authorisation and Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa

The document titled Guidance on Emergency Expedited Regulatory Authorisation and Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central...

https://africacdc.org/download/guidance-on-emergency-expedited-regulatory-authorisation-and-access-t...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 187 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Africa Health Knowledge Management Portal

Informing Health Decisions and Actions

Mpox Surveillance Reporting Protocol for African Union Member States

Mpox Continental Preparedness and Response Plan for Africa

Mpox Technical Factsheet

Mpox Molecular Diagnostic Tests(RT-PCR)

Search Results

Would you love to test your knowledge about Africa's health data?

If so, we are delighted to present this quiz!

1.Which country is currently experiencing EBOLA outbreak?

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments