Supporting the response to COVID 19; Are you playing your Role?
Dr Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho
I want to applaud his Excellency the President of Uganda and the Ministry of Health (MoH) for the measures that they…
Nutrition Tips During the COVID-19 Lockdown
By Dr Henry Wamani, MakSPH
Healthy eating during the covid19 lockdown can be a challenge as stress and uncertainty can easily bring out the worst…
The practice of hand washing and social distancing is wanting in premises providing essential services
By Dr Esther Buregyeya, MakSPH
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Uganda, the Ministry of Health gave out a list of control measures including…
Makerere University School of Public Health and partners promote Infection Prevention and Control practices among Community Health Workers in Wakiso district
Grace Biyinzika Lubega (white t-shirt) from MakSPH checking for traces of the Glo Germ gel on the hands of the CHWs using an ultra-violet torch.
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How Community Health Workers are contributing to the COVID-19 response in Uganda
Henry Bugembe, a Community Health Worker, carrying out sensitization on a community radio in Nakawuka, Kajjansi Town Council, Wakiso District.
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COVID19 Quarantine and Follow-up Dilemma; Lessons from the Ebola Response
As of March 25, the number of COVID19 cases had risen to 14 in Uganda less than a week since the first case was identified on March 20 as the viral…
Important COVID-19 Resources (MUST READ)
How to Wash your Hands
Dr David Musoke from the Makerere University School of Public Health shows the proper way to wash our hands
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Every Ugandan has a Role to Play in Preventing Corona Virus-Ministry of Health
The Dean, MakSPH -Prof,Rhoda Wanyenze , The Director, AFENET-Mr.Simon Antara, Dr.Lisa Nelson, the US Centres For Disease Control(CDC) Country…