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
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are major causes of acute and chronic liver disease (e.g. cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma) globally, and cause an estimated 1.4 million deaths annually. It is estimated that, at present, 248 million people are living with chronic H...
Every year, about 12 million people throughout the world die of a heart attack or a stroke. These diseases affect the poor as well as the rich. Most people think that they are diseases of middle-aged men. The truth is that both men and women suffer from heart attacks and strokes. Women are much more...
Uganda ranks sixth among African countries with high malaria-related mortality rates, and has one of the highest reported malaria transmission rates in the world.� The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that globally malaria is a major cause of ill health and deaths, with approximately 16 milli...
Welcome to the AIho Facility List Master Facility List database, a comprehensive repository of healthcare facility information across all African countries. This platform allows users to explore and analyze key statistics on healthcare infrastructure across the continent.For each country i...
Welcome to the AIho Facility List Master Facility List database, a comprehensive repository of healthcare facility information across all African countries. This platform allows users to explore and analyze key statistics on healthcare infrastructure across the continent.
For each country i...
The document titled Outbreak Brief 109: 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...
According to the 2014 Population and Housing Census, Uganda had a population of 34.6 million people and high Total Fertility�Rates (TFR) of 5.4 children per woman (UBOS & ICF, 2016) implying a high population growth rate of 3.0%. The country is a youthful population with 47.9% between 0-14 years, 4...
This Human Resources for Health Bi Annual Report provides critical HRH information captured between March 2013 - June 2013. The report would not have been possible without the timely submission of the required data by different government officers in the public service. Special appreciation is exten...
The document titled COVID-19 guidance for the transportation sector 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...
As of 9 am EAT 05 May 2020, a total of 47,118 COVID-19 cases and 1,843 (CFR: 4%) deaths have been reported in 53 African countries. Since the last brief, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 42% (13,845 cases).
The PIP Framework aims to balance virus sharing with benefit sharing on an equal footing. Advances in vaccine, antiviral and diagnostic technology alone are not enough to protect a world against a pandemic. Whereas access to health services and products remains unequal around the world, the influenz...
This document provides guidance for African Union Member States on the use of awake prone positioning in non-intubated coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients. It is intended for use among clinicians taking care of moderate to severe COVID-19 cases. The COVID-19 outbreak has brought with it the need...
The Pocket book is presented in a format that could be carried by doctors, nurses and other health workers during their daily work and be available to help guide the management of sick children. Although some new topics have been added, standard textbooks of paediatrics should be consulted for rarer...
A number of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015 have targets that relate to health. However, one goal - SDG 3 - focuses specifically on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages. Target 3.8 of SDG 3 -...
To ensure that the right provider is in the right place with the right skills, countries require current, accurate data on human resources (HR). A strong human resources information system (HRIS) enables leaders to quickly answer the key policy and management questions affecting service delivery. Th...
Healthcare waste management in the context of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) presentation is part of the EVD IPC training material to HC IIs and pharmacies. All waste in holding areas should be considered infectious. Staff should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling a...
The National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan 2015/2016 - 2019/2020 (NSP) was developed to guide implementation of the multi-sectoral response. It provides strategic actions aimed to address the gaps and challenges identified in the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan 2011/2...
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) developed its first Strategic Plan for Statistics (SPS I) in 2006 to cover the period 2006/07 - 2011/12 while the second one (USP II) was developed in 2012 to cover the period 2013/14 - 2017/18. The UBOS SPS II constitutes one of the building blocks of Uganda��...
The Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan (HSSIP 2010/11-201/15) has been developed to guide the Health sector investments towards achieving medium term goals for health. This HSSIP provides the medium term strategic framework, and focus that the Government intends to pursue in regard to attai...
The Uganda EPI multiyear plan for 2012-2016 highlights the areas of focus for the immunization programme over the next 5 years based on previous programme performance, priorities for the health sector as stipulated in the Health Sector Strategic Investment Plan (2010/11 - 2014/15) and the global and...
