Impact of Acting District Health Officers on health services delivery within their respective jurisdictions; A case for advocacy
Using delivery of health services as an advocacy point to have substantive DHOs appointed in all districts might not result in the expected appointments as there is paucity of evidence to support this. In addition, there are several factors that affect the delivery of health services within districts which are beyond the control of […]
Dimensions of reintegration of Covid-19 survivors and suspects into their communities
Community re-integration of individuals affected by Covid-19 either as cases or contacts of cases is paramount. Individuals affected by Covid-19 are not only likely to face social stigma, but they are also likely to experience psychological stress and lose their sources of income. It is important to start the reintegration process early enough to […]
Considerations for re-opening academic institutions in Uganda amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
For successful implementation of the necessary measures for prevention and control of Covid-19, it is imperative to create collaborations between authorities, schools and communities around. Decisions about approaches to follow should include perspectives from all stakeholders including the community. It is important to remain flexible and modify approaches as needed, and to maximise safety […]
Safety considerations for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for places of worship during the COVID-19 pandemic
Standard operating procedures for places of worship should be comprehensive and airtight. They should be customized cover every aspect of proceedings before, during and after service in the respective religions (or places of worship for those that are independent). Healthy hygiene, use of face masks, environmental cleaning, physical distancing, sharing, knowledge among leaders and […]
Covid-19 control: How can an LMIC implement a jurisdictional lockdown to prevent spread of infection in the community?
While rigorous adherence to different options is critical, countries may be more successful in containing the covid-19 pandemic if they validate and combine appropriate lockdown practices that involve the use of locally manageable units. Such units make use of local community knowledge, experiences and resources, fostering a buy-in from the population that needs to […]
Effective communication strategies during the COVID-19 outbreak
Responsible authorities need to plan for communication during the planning phase of addressing a disease outbreak. However, if this did not happen, a communication plan needs to be drawn up immediately. The drawn communication plan must be based on use of appropriate language, building trust in the community, being transparent, announcing any outbreak developments […]
How facilities can adequately prepare to provide safe spaces and management for the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic in LMICs
In preparation for the elderly during Covid-19 pandemic, attention must be paid to infection prevention measures and adequate equipment of healthcare workers with knowledge and skills to identify symptoms of Covid-19 among the elderly coupled with appropriate response. Plans for palliative care must be instituted for the elderly as disease prognosis is poor in […]
Forming partnerships between Health Management Organisations and public health service providers
The motivation behind the partnership must be spelt out by both parties at the start to ensure priorities are well aligned. It is crucial to co-operate in the development of the partnership, identifying challenges and developing communication channels, both formal and informal, as measures to ensure a successful collaboration between the private and public […]
Integration of health services delivery for the elderly within the existing structures
Evidence from the countries that have had successful integration of health services shows several advantages for an integrated health care delivery. However, there is no model that can be cited as the best model to achieve the integration of care. It has been observed that for successful integration, the process must be informed by […]
What measures can district health authorities take to prevent and control Covid19 in the community?
Measures for preventing and controlling the spread of Covid-19 in the community should be targeted, transparent, non-coercive and involve public engagement to build trust from the community which increases the community’s responsiveness and adherence. The measures must be combined as no single option implemented in isolation can result in effective control and prevention of […]
