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Questions and answers on COVID-19 vaccine

When injected with the vaccine, the body responds to the germ proteins in the vaccine by producing specific antibodies that attach to the proteins and prepare the body to fight infection by the germ. When the real germ then infects the body, the antibodies attach to proteins on the surface of the ge...

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Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
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Sudan Ebola virus (SUDV) outbreak in Uganda, 2022: lessons learnt and future priorities for sub-Saharan Africa

Despite recurrent outbreaks�of the Sudan Ebola virus (SUDV), the disease remains neglected�with limited investment in research and development of medical countermeasures and other innovations for its rapid containment. This research article discusses the�lessons learnt and�future�priorities for�sub-...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Sudan%20Ebola%20Virus%20outbrak%20in%20Uga...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health policy and planning
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Screening Donated Blood for Transfusion- Transmissible Infections

Blood transfusion is a life-saving intervention that has an essential role in patient management within health care systems. All Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed World Health Assembly resolutions WHA28.72 (1) in 1975 and WHA58.13 (2) in 2005. These commit them to the pr...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Screening%20Donated%20blood%20for%20transf...
Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 140 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Guidance on Diagnosis and Management of People with Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome

The document titled Guidance on Diagnosis and Management of People with Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome 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 A...

https://africacdc.org/download/guidance-on-diagnosis-and-management-of-people-with-post-acute-covid-...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
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Ministerial Policy Statement Financial Year 2013/2014

The Government of Uganda is committed to facilitating the attainment of a good standard of health for all the people in Uganda. The goal of the Health Sector is therefore to reduce morbidity and mortality as a contribution to poverty reduction as well as economic and social development of the people...

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: 1 day ago 196 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery: Leveraging the Youth Population to Build Back Better

However, while the cautionary measures and strategies were effective in curbing the surge and flattening the curve of COVID-19 cases, they also presented new realities that left millions of young people at a disadvantage. With the introduction of curfews, lockdowns, and work-from-home measures, many...

https://africacdc.org/download/post-covid-19-economic-recovery-leveraging-the-youth-population-to-bu...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 165 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Communiqu: Orientations sur le Processus Acclr dautorisation Rglementaire dutilisation durgence des Vaccins Contre la COVID-19 en Afrique

RAPPELANT EN OUTRE que, les 24 et 25 juin 2020, Africa CDC a convoqué plus de 3000 dirigeants politiques et experts techniques pour discuter des besoins en matière de vaccins contre la COVID-19 sur le continent et des possibilités régionales de développement, de fabrication, de distribution et d’uti...

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Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
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The 8th National Quality Improvement Conference 24th - 26thNovember 2021

The 8th Uganda National Quality Improvement Conference will take place 24th - 26th November 2021. We have always used this important conference to share successes, innovations, best practices used to improve the quality of health care. This year we shall focus on ��Fostering Health System Resilience...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Call%20for%20abstracts%20QI%20Conference%2...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health policy and planning
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 155 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

The Integrated National Guidelines on Antiretroviral Therapy, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV and Infant & Young Child Feeding.

The revised National guidelines on antiretroviral therapy, prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV and on infant and young child feeding contribute to the National Strategic Plan (NSP) and are targeted to reach all health providers who take care of HIV infected patients either directly or...

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: HIVAIDS
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 9 hours ago 165 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
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Africa CDC Non Communicable Diseases, Injuries Prevention and Control and Mental Health Promotion Strategy (2022-26)

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) & injuries and mental health conditions constitute a serious impediment to achieving the vision of Agenda 2063 to build an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa driven by its own citizens. Each year, these conditions cause millions of premature deaths and disab...

https://africacdc.org/download/africa-cdc-non-communicable-diseases-injuries-prevention-and-control-...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Disease Control and Prevention
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 4 hours ago 187 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Population de la Rpublique gabonnaise - EDSG_III

Troisième Enquête Démographique et de Santé au Gabon (EDSG-III)

https://preview.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/PR137/PR137.pdf
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Medical countermeasures
Category: Data and Statistics Last updated: 2 days ago 211 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: 2 days ago 146 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Annual Health Sector Performance Report Financial Year 2020/21

The AHSPR provides analysis of the health sector performance in respect to; i) the NDP III HCDP Key Results Areas (KRAs), ii) Diseases Burden, iii) Intermediate outcome indicators, and key inputs including medicines and health supplies, and financing. The report also provides an analysis of the Loca...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 179 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Cte dIvoire

The document titled Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Côte d’Ivoire 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, No...

https://africacdc.org/download/perc-finding-the-balance-public-health-and-social-measures-in-cote-di...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 10 hours ago 129 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Africa CDC Policy Recommendation for African Union Meetings and Travel During COVID-19 Outbreak

The document titled Africa CDC Policy Recommendation for African Union Meetings and Travel During COVID-19 Outbreak offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Af...

https://africacdc.org/download/africa-cdc-policy-recommendation-for-african-union-meetings-and-trave...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 149 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

The Integrated National Guidelines on Antiretroviral Therapy Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Infant & Young Child Feeding

Over the past decade in Uganda, Ministry of Health (MOH) in collaboration with partners, has rolled out comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment programs with a sizable focus on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF).

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/National%20Guidelines%20on%20Antiretrovira...
Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: HIVAIDS
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 1 day ago 182 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Nine steps for developing a scaling-up strategy

The purpose of this document is to outline a concise, step-by-step process for developing a scaling up strategy. The rationale behind such an undertaking is twofold. First, strategic planning for the expansion and institutionalization of successfully tested health systems innovations is essential, b...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Nine%20steps%20for%20developing%20a%20scal...
Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 196 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Uganda in Figures 2019

This booklet provides summary statistics from various statistical publications compiled by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). The statistics give indication of current social and economic trends in the country. Reference should be made to more detailed published

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Data and Statistics Last updated: 1 day ago 207 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Ghana

The document titled Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Ghana 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/finding-the-balance-public-health-and-social-measures-in-ghana/?ind=1...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 10 hours ago 154 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

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