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Introduction to Ebola Virus Disease

It is believed that fruit bats are the natural hosts of the Ebola virus Introduced into the human population through close contact with infected animals. Introduction to Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) presentation is part of the EVD IPC training material for HC IIs and Pharmacies.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Introduction%20to%20Ebola.pdf
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 10 hours ago 147 Views 0 Comments
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MPS: Health FY 2013/14

This ministerial statement is about the vote functions of ministry of health. A vote function is a set of programes, projects and loccal gov't grants ,defining the roles and responsibilities of a vote / institution and contributing towards the attainment of vote and overoll sector objectives.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Ministerial%20Policy%20Statement%20FY%2020...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 23 hours ago 141 Views 0 Comments
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Inpatient surveillance in health facilities in the context of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak

This job aide is a detailed step-by-step procedure used�to implement daily monitoring of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) symptoms in hospitalised�patients.� It is a very important procedure because patients may have no symptoms of EVD on screening/triage and admission. However, these symptoms may develop�...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/202210_Job%20Aide%2008_Inpatient_Surveilla...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 4 days ago 126 Views 0 Comments
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Weekly Malaria Report - Epi Week 33

This Weekly Malaria Report is a representation of the different malaria activities across the various administrative levels of the health sector.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Malaria%20Bulletin%20-%20Epi%20week%2033.p...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 1 day ago 130 Views 0 Comments
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Uganda National Malaria control Policy 2011

The National malaria Control policy provides a framework and environment within the overall context of the national health policy and the health sector strategic and investment plan of the country for sustainable malaria prevention and control.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Uganda%20National%20Malaria%20Control%20Po...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 23 hours ago 148 Views 0 Comments
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The Millennium Development Goals Report 2007

This report presents the most comprehensive global assessment of progress to date, based on a set of data prepared by a large number of international organizations within and outside the United Nations system.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Millennium%20Development%20Goals%20Report%...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health policy and planning
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 4 hours ago 158 Views 0 Comments
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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: 4 days ago 142 Views 0 Comments
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Malaria Weekly update report for week 13, 2018

The Uganda Weekly Malaria status update is produced by National Malaria Control Program, WHO Country Office and Uganda Malaria Surveillance Project on a weekly basis to guide planning. This Status update uses weekly surveillance data

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Malaria%20weekly%20update%2013%2C%202018%5...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 29 Minutes ago 116 Views 0 Comments
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Regional Collaborating Centres: Oversight, Core Functions, and Priorities

2. RCC OVERSIGHT AND COLLABORATION MECHANISM Collaborative and oversight structures are in place to ensure RCCs attain a seamless interface with the Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Health Organizations, and other relevant stakeholders within the region in attaining the...

https://africacdc.org/download/regional-collaborating-centres-oversight-core-functions-and-prioritie...
Theme: Digital Health
Sub Theme: Health Information Systems
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 5 days ago 162 Views 0 Comments
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Outbreak Brief 93: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

The document titled Outbreak Brief 93: 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 A...

https://africacdc.org/download/outbreak-brief-93-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-pandemic/?ind=163...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 4 hours ago 124 Views 0 Comments
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Digital Transformation Strategy

In Africa, where health systems1 are faced with numerous challenges, including insufficient funding, inadequate infrastructure, and shortages of skilled healthcare workers, digital transformation presents a unique opportunity to address these challenges and improve health outcomes for millions of pe...

https://africacdc.org/download/digital-transformation-strategy/?ind=1678192583701&filename=Africa-CD...
Theme: Digital Health
Sub Theme: Health Information Systems
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 186 Views 0 Comments
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Malaria Weekly update report for week 19, 2018

Weekly reporting improved to 74% in week 19 from 60% in the previous week,28 deaths due to malaria have been reported this week. Confirmed incidence of Malaria is highest in West Nile, greater than 6 people per 1,000 population. Test Positivity Rate is highest in the Western Region, West Nile and so...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Malaria%20Weekly%20status%20Update%20week%...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 57 Minutes ago 136 Views 0 Comments
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Outbreak Brief 104: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

The document titled Outbreak Brief 104: 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-104-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-pandemic/?ind=16...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 23 hours ago 129 Views 0 Comments
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Using indicators to measure country pharmaceutical situations

The WHA 54.11 WHO medicines strategy acknowledged the four main objectives of WHO��s medicines strategy, namely, to frame and implement policy; to ensure access; to ensure quality, safety and efficacy; and to promote rational use of medicines. The WHO medicines strategy 2004-2007 presents the strate...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Using%20indicators%20to%20measure%20countr...
Theme: Prevention
Sub Theme: Pharmaceuticals and Drugs
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 13 hours ago 135 Views 0 Comments
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Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Senegal

The document titled Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Senegal 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/finding-the-balance-public-health-and-social-measures-in-senegal/?ind...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 124 Views 0 Comments
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Outbreak Brief 105: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

The document titled Outbreak Brief 105: 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-105-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-pandemic/?ind=16...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 165 Views 0 Comments
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National Pediatric Emergency Triage and Treatment

This assessment report is the result of a combined effort of staff from the Uganda Ministry of Health, Maternal Child Health Technical Working Group-ETAT Steering Committee, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), USAID Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) Activity, World H...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/2023-03-20-National%20ETAT%20Assessment%20...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Maternal and Child Health
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 5 days ago 161 Views 0 Comments
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African Union Health Information Exchange Guidelines and Standards

A chairperson, co-chairperson, and secretary were elected to engage the task force members. Three technical working groups were constituted to lead the drafting of the three sections of the document: 1. HIE Policy directions 2. HIE Standards 3. Implementation Use CasesFollowing several virtual meeti...

https://africacdc.org/download/african-union-health-information-exchange-guidelines-and-standards/?i...
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Sub Theme: Surveillance and reporting
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 23 hours ago 135 Views 0 Comments
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Uganda Demographic and Health Survey 2011

The 2011 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) is a nationally representative survey of 10,086 households with 9,247 women age 15-49 and 2,573 men age 15-54. The 2011 UDHS is the fifth comprehensive survey conducted in Uganda as part of the worldwide Demographic and Health Surveys project. Th...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Uganada%20Demographic%20and%20Health%20Sur...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Data and Statistics Last updated: 11 hours ago 134 Views 0 Comments
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Rapid Situation Analysis of Community Health Workforce in Uganda

This report presents the results of the community health worker rapid assessment conducted in 61districts of Uganda. The assessment was conducted between May and June 2016 to quickly develop a preliminary understanding of the community health worker situation in Uganda.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Document%20use%20of%20CHW%20in%20HIV_Paper...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 4 days ago 177 Views 0 Comments
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