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Ministerial Policy Statement Financial Year 2016/2017

The Government of Uganda regards Health as a fundamental human right. Good health of citizens is an indispensable prerequisite for socio-economic stability and sustainable development of a country. The Ministry of Health recognizes that good health is not a product of the health sector alone, but a...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
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Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) for Additional Financing to Uganda COVID-19 Response and Emergency Preparedness Project (P177273) November 2021

The Republic of Uganda (the Recipient) through Ministry of Health will implement the Additional Financing (AF) to the Uganda COVID-19 Response and Emergency Preparedness Project (the Project) financed by the International Development Association (the Association).The Recipient shall carry out the Pr...

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Sub Theme: Surveillance and reporting
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Weekly Malaria Status-Week 31 August 2021 2ND8TH AUG 2021

The reporting rate reporting rate increased to 75.2% in this week from 73.2% in last week. A total of 96,942 malaria confirmed cases were reported, decreased by 31.5% from 141,545 in the previous week. Test positivity rate this week was 48.6% compared to 68.9% last week. The highest Test positivity...

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
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Mainstreaming HIV/ AIDS issues in to the poverty eradication action plan ( PEAP ) : Guidance for sector and PEAP revision teams

The objective of this paper is to demonstrate how and why HIV should be considered in each of the PEAP pillars. It provides a set of core questions, which need to be considered in developing Sector PEAP Review Papers (SPRP) and the construction of each pillar as well as suggestions to help guide the...

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: HIVAIDS
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Guidelines on establishment of health unit management committees for HCIII

The function of the committee is to monitor the general administration of the HCIII on behalf of the Local Council and the Ministry of Local Government. this shall be done within the policy and guidelines of Ministry of Health.

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
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Scale of assessments for 2018 2019

In January 2017, the Executive Board at its 140th session adopted resolution EB140.R6, in which it recommended to the Seventieth World Health Assembly the adoption of the scale of assessments for the financial period 2018��2019 set out in that resolution.

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 23 hours ago 168 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Explainer Declaration of Public Health Emergency of Continental Security

1. What is the current situation of the Mpox outbreak in Africa?2. Why declare it a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security?The declaration of Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security by Africa CDC is a strategic decision to strengthen the collective and coordinated response...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
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Weekly Malaria Report - Epi Week 7, 2024

This document is a statistical report of malaria activities that occurred across the country during the seventh epidemiological week of the year 2024.

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
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WHO Model List of Essential Medicines 2011

The core list presents a list of minimum medicine needs for a basic health��care system, listing the most efficacious, safe and cost��effective medicines for priority conditions. Priority conditions are selected on the basis of current and estimated future public health relevance, and potential for...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
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Weekly epidemiological Bulletin week 36: 31st AUG-6th SEP 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 responding to public health events in the country on a weekly basis. This issue, we showcas...

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Sub Theme: Surveillance and reporting
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Partnership to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing (PACT) in Africa Resources

The document titled Partnership to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing (PACT) in Africa – Resources 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...

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Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 22 hours ago 189 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Coronavirus Disease - 2019 (COVID-19) Preparedness and Response Plan March 2020 - June 2021

The goal of this plan is to provide a framework for coordination and control of COVID-19 by reduction of importation, transmission, morbidity and mortality in a bid to minimize the social economic disruption that might result from this pandemic. The implementation of this plan will be multi-sectoral...

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Sub Theme: Surveillance and reporting
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Improving the prevention, diagnosis and clinical management of sepsis

Sepsis arises when the body��s response to infection injures its own tissues and organs. It can lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death, if not recognized early and managed promptly. It is a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countri...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Non-communicable diseases and risk factors
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 3 days ago 142 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Standard Operating Procedures for Conducting Church Services in the COVID-19 Era

COVID 19 has disrupted various services in this country including worship in the church premises. The government is yet to lift the closure of church premises for worship. We hare however making arrangements such that when places of worship are eventually opened, the worshippers should not be expose...

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Sub Theme: Surveillance and reporting
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Global status report on road safety 2018

The Global status report on road safety 2018, launched by WHO in December 2018, highlights that the number of annual road traffic deaths has reached 1.35 million. Road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of people aged 5-29 years. The burden is disproportionately borne by pedestrians, cyclis...

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Theme: Community Engagement
Sub Theme: Disability and Rehabilitation
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 180 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Health Sector Quality Improvement Framework and Strategic Plan 2010/11 - 2014/15

The Second National Health Policy (NHP II) puts the client and community at the forefront and adopts a client-centered approach with consideration of both the supply and demand side of healthcare. Good quality of care enhances clients�� satisfaction and their use of services. It increases job satisf...

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health policy and planning
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COVID-19 Guidance on use of Personal Protective Equipment for different clinical settings and activities

The document titled COVID-19 Guidance on use of Personal Protective Equipment for different clinical settings and activities offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within C...

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Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 155 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Quarterly Newsletter of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, June 2020

Disease outbreaks occur frequently, and no two outbreaks are ever the same. There are always differences in magnitude and spread, and the ability to control and reduce fatality due to the outbreak will depend on the depth of scientific knowledge about the disease, availability of approved and well-k...

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Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 22 hours ago 183 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Basic packages of health services for Uganda

This package of health services is a standard guideline that will be used by health care providers, administrative and political leaders and the communites themselves as realistic targets that can be achieved. The package is currently being costed but even in the absence of the cost estimate, it is...

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health policy and planning
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Weekly epidemiological Bulletin week 52: 21st -27th Dec 2020

We are pleased to share our 52nd 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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Sub Theme: Surveillance and reporting
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