88 out of 10,000 people in #Uganda have autism, posing a challenge to their social behavior and communication (UBOS 2022). WHO Uganda supports the adoption & implementation of the @WHO Mental Health Gap Action Program to scale up mental & neurological disorder interventions.

In the lead-up to #ICPPA2024 , WHO African Region country representatives and partners are convening a roundtable today to analyze the #NCDs burden in the African region.
They are sharing insights and innovations that have enhanced #NCDs care and strengthened health systems in the region.

📌Join discussions on medicine use & patient safety at the 1st African Regional Conference of the International Society of Pharmacovigilance.
World Health Organization (WHO) provides technical support to strengthen national systems to improve patient safety.
➡️22 - 24 July
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94% of registered deaths at the peak of #COVID19 (Jan-Aug 2021), were due to non-COVID conditions. WHO Uganda & Irish Aid supported Ministry of Health- Uganda to develop the 1st National Guidelines for Continuity of Essential Health Services during public health emergencies. #WorldHealthDay

.WHO Uganda & Ministry of Health- Uganda last week mobilized over 400 health champions in awareness-raising & community engagement activities to commemorate #worldhealthday . Activities included a public sports walk, Health checks & a blood donation drive.
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Of the 33,000 people diagnosed with cancer every year in Uganda, only 7000 seek care at Uganda Cancer Institute. WHO Uganda supported Ministry of Health- Uganda to develop guidelines on the screening & treatment of precancerous lesions.
#WorldHealthDay

Over 4.4 million youth in #Ugandaare exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke, affecting their health. In 2022-23, World Health Organization (WHO) & Ministry of Health- Uganda trained 172 enforcement officers & trainers to raise awareness on smoking in public places.
#WorldHealthDay
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I was pleased to host Hon Hermann Gröhe & KAS Uganda & S.Sudan team at WHO Uganda, where we discussed the German gov't contribution during #Ebola outbreak & #COVID19 . We also explored areas of collaboration in strengthening district health systems, climate change & migrants' health in #Uganda .

Studies show that if you quit #tobacco 🚬 for 28 days, you are 5X more likely to quit for good.

Quit today and start a life controlled by you, not by tobacco. 👉🏿afro.who.int/committoquit

Of the 450,000 blood units required annually in Uganda, only 300,000 units are collected, threatening the lives of patients requiring blood transfusion. World Health Organization (WHO) provides policy guidance and technical assistance to improve access to safe blood and blood products. #WorldHealthDay

54% of children below 2 years in #Uganda have received all basic vaccinations (UDHS 2022). World Health Organization (WHO) supports Government of Uganda to strengthen immunization programs through research, monitoring, and introduction of new vaccines.
#WorldHealthDay

#WarmUp for the World health Walk happening right now AHF Uganda Cares HEPS-Uganda Kuboresha-Africa Makerere University Lung Institute Ministry of Health- Uganda Stop TB Partnership WHO Uganda Zahra Namuli TASO,Uganda 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 🅰️ron 

.World Health Organization (WHO) & Makerere School of Public Health initiated discussions on the possibilities of qualifying the School as a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) in #Uganda . WHOCCs are institutions that work with WHO to perform research & provide training in furthering the health agenda.
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