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In Uganda, what is a priority theme in Global Capacity Strengthening for maternal and neonatal care?
What is one of the priority sites for specialist training in Uganda?
What is the objective of regional orientations of nurses and midwives in Uganda?
What is the focus of the Global Capacity Strengthening initiative in Uganda?
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What is the expected outcome of the specialist training at referral hospitals in Uganda?
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What is one of the regions where regional orientations of nurses and midwives will take place in Uganda?
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What is the goal of the priority theme in Global Capacity Strengthening in Uganda?
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What is another priority site for specialist training in Uganda?
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What is the focus of the regional orientations of nurses and midwives in Uganda?
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What is the ultimate goal of the Global Capacity Strengthening initiative in Uganda?
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Study Notes
Maternal and Neonatal Health Concerns in Uganda
- Stakeholders in Uganda prioritize improving maternal and neonatal health, despite progress made in service access and quality.
- Key priority: Increase access to quality maternal and neonatal care through specialist training and regional orientations.
Specialist Training Initiatives
- Focus on training neonatologists, obstetricians, midwives, and nurses at referral hospitals for enhanced healthcare delivery.
- Priority training sites include Kawempe Referral Hospital in Kampala and Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in Western Uganda.
Regional Orientation Programs
- Nurses and midwives will receive orientation in neonatal care, targeting facilities near Kawempe and Hoima hospitals.
- Emphasis on areas with high maternal and neonatal death rates to improve outcomes.
Health Leadership and Governance
- Uganda's health system is decentralized, with local health decisions made at the district level.
- District Health Officer leads district health management teams, supported by health managers and health workers.
- Local council members on Health Committees approve and monitor health plans and budgets.
Uganda’s Health Vision and Mission
- Vision: Promoting a healthy population contributing to socio-economic growth.
- Mission: Deliver comprehensive health services (promotive, preventive, curative, palliative, rehabilitative) at all levels.
Demographics and Challenges
- Uganda has a population of approximately 48.6 million with a 3% growth rate and a fertility rate of 4.78 births per woman.
- One of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in East Africa, with 25% of women having given birth before 18.
Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Rates
- Maternal deaths: 336 per 100,000 live births; neonatal deaths: 27 per 1,000 live births.
- Institutional deliveries increased from 42% in 2006 to 73% in 2016, but neonatal mortality stagnated during this period.
- Prematurity and neonatal conditions account for 10.3% (5,899/57,447) of health facility deaths in Uganda.
Global Capacity Strengthening Themes
- The GCB program aims to assist Uganda in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on enhancing access to quality maternal and neonatal care through targeted training and support initiatives.
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Quiz on the current state of maternal and neonatal health in Uganda, including the gaps in access to quality care and the focus areas of the GCB programme.
