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Sarah Naluyima: Dedicated to changing community behaviour in response to the Ebola outbreak in Uganda

This open communication has allowed her to dispel myths and clarify doubts, ensuring that people receive the right information

Sarah Naluyima is a dedicated community health worker at the forefront of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak response. For 15 years, Sarah has worked in her community, raising awareness about various health issues. Today, her focus is on preventing the spread of Ebola, providing essential information to help protect her community. Each…

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Maria Goretti Kemirembe: A Clinical officer making a difference in Uganda’s public health landscape

The World Health Organization has been a key partner, collaborating with health workers like Maria to strengthen Uganda’s emergency response and surveillance capacities

In Uganda’s ongoing fight against mpox and Ebola outbreaks, a few names have stood out for their exceptional dedication and resilience. Kemirembe Maria Goretti is one such individual. For 10 years, Maria has been a driving force in Uganda’s public health landscape, committed to empowering communities with the knowledge and…

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From Kabul to Kitgum: A journey of hope and resilience

Continued support for WHO, the UN, and other organizations fighting to give children a chance is essential

In the war-torn streets of Kabul, bombed-out buildings stood as stark reminders of a life disrupted. Families, including one young boy's, struggled to rebuild amidst the chaos. For this boy, survival was not the only battle; his greatest fight was for an education. School was a fragile promise. On some…

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Uganda trains Community Health workers from Kole, Mukono and Wakiso districts on community-based approach to Ebola

The community protection approach is a central component of WHO's new Health emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and resilience (HEPR) framework

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has conducted a training on Ebola disease detection and management for Community Health Worker representatives from Kole, Wakiso, and Mukono districts. The training also focused on developing the Ebola Community Health Workers curriculum. By leveraging community structures and assets, this initiative aims to enhance Uganda’s ability…

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A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

WHO ensured sustainability by establishing five ambulance management committees, comprising 55 community members, to oversee operations, maintain accountability, and ensure the long-term success of the program

In the Busoga region of eastern Uganda, the fight for survival has long been a daunting challenge for mothers and their children. With one of the highest institutional maternal mortality rates in the country – 93 deaths per 100,000 institutional deliveries compared to a national average of 82.7 (Ministry of…

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Leveraging collaboration to combat mpox among Uganda’s most vulnerable communities

Mpox cases began emerging in Uganda's key hotspots, underscoring the need for a targeted approach to reach KPs

As Uganda faces an ongoing mpox outbreak, the response is prioritizing innovation and inclusivity, particularly given the disease's disproportionate impact on Key Populations (KPs) such as sex workers and their networks. These marginalized groups, often subjected to stigma, discrimination, and limited access to healthcare, are at greater risk during public…

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Uganda conquers Ebola in 69 days

More than 2,000 healthcare workers received specialized training in infection prevention and control (IPC), psychosocial support, and advanced clinical care for Ebola patients

On 20 September 2022, Uganda declared an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV), with the first confirmed case identified at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital. Over the course of the outbreak, 164 cases were reported, including 142 confirmed and 22 probable, resulting in 77 deaths and 87…

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An mpox survivor’s tale of hope

As of 18 December 2024, Ministry of Health reports show that 1,089 cumulative mpox cases had been confirmed in Uganda

Twenty-year-old Anna Akola smiles, a beautiful wide smile that lights up her whole face. She speaks very softly, and if you are not attentive, you can miss her words. It is hard to believe that this is the same person who, a fortnight ago, was writhing in pain and discomfort…

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World Health Organization (WHO) and Germany donate Information Technology (IT) equipment to support health sector digitization

The Ministry of Health is digitizing health service delivery in line with the Health Information and Digital Health Strategic Plan 2020/21-2024/25

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has today received brand new Information Technology (IT) Equipment worth USD 222,594 (equivalent to UGX 865,029,221) to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in the ongoing digitization of health service delivery and the scale-up of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system across all public health facilities.…

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Health Development Partners in Uganda bid farewell to Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam

The group acknowledged Dr. Yonas’ unwavering six-year commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Uganda’s population

Health Development Partners (HDP) in Uganda bid farewell to Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam, whose six-year tour of duty as WHO Representative to Uganda comes to an end this month. During the July HDP meeting, hosted at WHO Uganda country office, the group acknowledged Dr. Yonas’ unwavering six-year commitment to improving…

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