As the Covid-19 pandemic got under way, the world�had been reaching unprecedented heights on the�Human Development Index (HDI). People were, on�average, living healthier, wealthier and better lives�for longer than ever. But under the surface a growing�sense of insecurity had been taking root. An est...
This Weekly Malaria Report is a representation of the different malaria activities across the various administrative levels of the health sector.
The document titled Finding the Balance: Public Health and Social Measures in Sudan 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...
The document titled Outbreak Brief 46: 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...
The Kampala City Act 2010
A. Executive summary • Two preprint studies demonstrated that SARS-CoV2 D614G substitution enhances infectivity, replication fitness, and early transmission in hamsters. Findings indicate the D614G variant exhibited significantly faster droplet transmission between hamsters and clinical evidence tha...
HIV Counseling Supervision is a crucial component of any HIV/AIDS counseling or care and support service. It provides a way to support counselors and to address clients�� needs while at the same time upholding the professional practice of counseling around the globe. Supervision is an excellent oppo...
The Africa CDC Western Africa RCC Public Health Resources Dashboard provides a centralized, interactive overview of critical public health resources across the Western African region. Designed to support evidence-based decision-making, this dashboard enables public health professionals to assess...
During the initial emergency response phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, testing efforts concentrated on identifying individuals infected with SARS-COV-2 for timely isolation, contact tracing and clinical care to break the chain of transmission and minimize morbidity and mortality.The purpose of this r...
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...
Vector control is a vital component of malaria prevention, control and elimination strategies because it can be highly effective in providing personal protection and/or reducing disease transmission. This 1st edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for malaria vector control has be...
The purpose of this report is to inform the Ministry of Health and all stakeholders of the stock levels in the country as a tool that enables appropriate logistics decision making . This report highlights stock status, real challenges, bottlenecks but also recommends potential solutions to mitigate...
This document has two sets of guidelines: service policy guidelines and service standards that aim at making explicit the direction of reproductive health within the context of primary health care. The service policy guidelines spell out the general rules and regulations governing reproductive healt...
RECALLING that during the 22 February 2020 emergency meeting of African Ministers of Health, Ministers endorsed the Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 Outbreak, including Africa CDC’s leadership role in coordinating the response on the continent. FURTHER RECALLING that on 24-25 June 2020...
This manual complements and is consistent with the Essential Care Practice Guide for Pregnancy and Childbirth which is prepared mainly for the primary health care level. Together these manuals will provide guidance for health workers who are responsible for the care of pregnant women and newborns at...
Why a renewal of primary health care (PHC), and why now, more than ever? The immediate answer is the palpable demand for it from Member States - not just from health professionals, but from the political arena as well. Globalization is putting the social cohesion of many countries under stress, and...
Essential Surgery reflects an increased emphasis on health systems relative to previous editions of Disease Control Priorities. This volume identifies 44 surgical procedures as essential on the basis that they address substantial needs, are cost-effective, and can feasibly be implemented. This chapt...
The Ministry of Health through the nutrition division is responsible for fast-tracking efforts to reduce the burden of malnutrition in the country and contribute to the wellbeing and national development of the country. This report provides a summary of the status and progress on key nutrition indic...
Uganda Human Development Report 2007, is the seventh in a series on the country. The report looks at issues that profoundly influence the level and status of human development.The report is the outcome of a wide participatory and consultative process that involved government ministries, Uganda Burea...
As of 9am East African Time (EAT) 18 August 2020, a total of 1,128,245 COVID-19 cases and 25,884 deaths (CFR: 2%) have been reported in 55 African countries. This is 5% of all cases reported globally. Since the last brief, 72,281 new COVID-19 cases have been reported, which is an increase of 7% comp...
