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National Village Health Teams(VHT) Assessment in Uganda

Uganda adopted the Village Health Teams (VHTs) strategy in 2001 as a bridge in health service delivery between community and health facilities. This assessment sought to establish the VHT programme functionality in Uganda.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/National%20VHT%20Assessment%20in%20Uganda%...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health system resilience
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 16 hours ago 37 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Outbreak Brief 26: COVID-19 Pandemic 14 July 2020

As of 9 am EAT 14 July 2020, a total of 610,807 COVID-19 cases and 13,456 (CFR: 2%) deaths have been reported in 54 African countries. This is 5% of all cases reported globally. Since the last brief (2020), 118,183 new COVID-19 cases have been reported, which is a 24% increase compared to the 7 July...

https://africacdc.org/download/outbreak-brief-26-covid-19-pandemic-14-july-2020/?ind=1594911586889&f...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 1 day ago 28 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

National Comprehensive Condom Programming Strategy & Implementation Plan 2020 - 2025

This strategy represents Uganda��s commitment to comprehensive condom programming with the purpose of ensuring that all sexually active persons at risk of STIs/HIV and unintended pregnancies are motivated to choose and use condoms, have access to quality condoms and the ability to use them correctly...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/National%20Comprehensive%20Condom%20Progra...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Maternal and Child Health
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 17 hours ago 33 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Kenya

The document titled Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Kenya 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/perc-finding-the-balance-public-health-and-social-measures-in-kenya/?...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 23 hours ago 33 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

iHRIS: Time and Attendance

The integrated Human Resource Information System (iHRIS) is a computerized Human Resources management tool consisting of electronic databases for storing, reporting, and analysing data from the time professionals enter preservice training to when they leave the workforce to ensure timely availabilit...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/HRIS_Time_and_Attendance_Aug2018.pdf
Theme: Digital Health
Sub Theme: Health Information Systems
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 22 hours ago 33 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Human Development Report 2019

The 2019 Human Development Report is the latest in the series of global Human Development Reports published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 1990 as independent, analytically and empirically grounded discussions of major development issues, trends and policies.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Human%20Development%20Report%202019.pdf
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 1 hour ago 32 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Treatment of tuberculosis Guidelines Fourth edition

Major progress in global tuberculosis (TB) control followed the widespread implementation of the DOTS strategy. The Stop TB Strategy, launched in 2006, builds upon and enhances the achievements of DOTS. New objectives include universal access to patient-centred treatment and protection of population...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/TREATMENT%20OF%20TUBERCULOSIS%20guidelines...
Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 21 hours ago 37 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Improving Maternal and Newborn Care in Northern Uganda

This report is about improving maternal and newborn care in Northern Uganda.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Improving%20Maternal%20and%20Nnewborn%20Ca...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Maternal and Child Health
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 13 hours ago 39 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Human Development Report 2011 Sustainability and Equity: A Better Future for All

This Report explores the integral links between environmental sustainability and equity and shows that these are critical to expanding human freedoms for people today and in generations to come. The point of departure is that the remarkable progress in human development over recent decades that the...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Human%20development%20report%202011.pdf
Theme: Workforce Development
Sub Theme: Human Resource Development
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 18 hours ago 34 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Certificate in Medical Theatre Techniques Filed Placement Logbook April 2017

The content of this logbook predominantly includes practical areas and exposure experiences that cannot be acquired within the training institution��s environment. This logbook will, therefore, be used to record practical experiences, exposures and the assessment there of, while at placement/practi...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Logbook%20for%20Medical%20Theatre%201.pdf
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 7 hours ago 49 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Statute of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)

RECALLING decision Assembly/AU/Dec.499 (XXII) adopted at the 22nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in January 2014 that stressed the urgency of establishing the Africa CDC and requested the Commission to submit a report to the Assembly in January 2015 that will include...

https://africacdc.org/download/statute-of-the-africa-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-afri...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 20 hours ago 33 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

State of Uganda Population Report 2017

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...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/State%20of%20Uganda%20Population%20Report%...
Theme: Data Analytics
Sub Theme: Demographics
Category: Data and Statistics Last updated: 22 hours ago 36 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: 8 hours ago 26 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Working with men for HIV prevention and care

This document has been produced in order to help those working with men, specifically in the field of HIV prevention as well as more broadly in the areas of improved sexual and reproductive health.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Working%20with%20men%20for%20HIV%20prevent...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: HIVAIDS
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 14 hours ago 37 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Guidelines for Health Care Equipment Donations

Many developing countries are increasingly dependent on donor assistance to meet the equipment needs of their health care systems. However, because not all important parameters are taken into consideration, donations sometimes do not achieve their intended objectives, and could even constitute an ad...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Guidelines%20for%20Health%20Care%20equipme...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health Infrastructure
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 8 hours ago 36 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Weekly epidemiological Bulletin week 39: 21st-27th SEP 2020

We are pleased to share our 39th weekly epidemiological bulletin for the year 2020. This epidemiological bulletin serves to inform all stakeholders at district, national, and global levels on disease trends, public health surveillance and interventions undertaken in detecting, preventing and respond...

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Theme:
Sub Theme: Surveillance and reporting
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 18 hours ago 33 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Africa CDC Annual Report 2021

By the end of 2020 the world saw a renewed hope as approved vaccines became available to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Africa CDC committed itself into exploring every available option to make sure that Africa is not left behind in accessing this life saving treatment. The African Vaccine Acquisitio...

https://africacdc.org/download/africa-cdc-annual-report-2021/?ind=1677247979446&filename=Africa-CDC-...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 20 hours ago 40 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

The Millennium Development Goals Report 2010

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.

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health policy and planning
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 1 day ago 36 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Monthly Malaria Surveillance Status Report - JULY 2023

This document is�a Malaria�Surveillance Status�Report for the month of July 2023.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/July%202023_Malaria%20Surveillance%20Statu...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 23 hours ago 33 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Intergrated Management of Malaria Training Facilitator's Manual Third Edition November, 2019

The purpose of this manual is to train all levels of health workers (e.g. clinical, dispensing, nursing, laboratory and records) on all aspects of malaria case management and the integrated management of malaria. Sessions which have job aids should be taught with the accompanying job aid (specifical...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Intergrated%20management%20of%20malaria%20...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 12 hours ago 35 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

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