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Advancing Health Equity Through Collaborative Action

The conference was a groundbreaking event organized by the People’s Health Movement Uganda in partnership with the Makerere University School of Public Health. The two-day conference, took place on the 22nd and 23rd of February, 2024, with the aims to foster collaborative efforts towards achieving health equity for all.

Conference Presentations

Name Title Presentation

Feza Kabasweka Greene Improving Lighting for Childbirth in Uganda through the We Care Solar Suitcase Innovation Download

Allan Ssembuusi KNOWLEDGE AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR DISPOSABLE BABY DIAPERS AMONG CARETAKERS IN URBAN SLUM SETTING, UGANDA Download

Georgine Obwana TWITTER AS A TOOL FOR PEER-TO-PEER NUTRITIONAL ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UGANDA Download

BALIRWA PRISCILLAH Scale up of the electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) in 6 districts of Uganda through a consortium of partners Download

Carol Esther Nabbanja Centre of Excellence for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Central Uganda Download

Carol Esther Nabbanja Occupational Health and safety among waste scavengers at Kiteezi landfill-Uganda Download

Mathew Nyashanu Exploring barriers to mental health services among young women in rural Sanyati district, Zimbabwe. Download

Hailay Gesesew Civil Society & Perilous Medicine in Africa: PHM’s next priority agenda? Download

GRACE ERON NANYONJO PRESERVATION OF TRADITIONAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE IN THE WAKE OF CLIMATE CHANGE Download

Geofrey Musanje THE STATE OF ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP IN NAKASEKE HOSPITAL, UGANDA. Download

Gloria Namazzi Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Indoor Air Pollution among residents of Mbalala town, Mukono District, Uganda Download

Namukwaya May Increasing uptake of PPFP in the private sector: Insights from a human-centered design approach in Uganda. Download

Anne Peace Baguma Amplifying Dual Challenges: Climate Change and Health Resilience among People Living with HIV Download

Nabatte Proscovia Community of Practice for Infectious and Non Infectious Diseases Integration towards Universal Health Coverage in Africa Download

Balamaga Samuel Ssanyu LEVERAGING MUTUALLY REINFORCING, MULTI-CHANNEL APPROACH TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT AND EXPAND ACCESS TO SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS Download

FOSCA TUMUSHABE Family Planning Integration for Gender Equality and Community Empowerment: PSI Uganda’s multi-pronged approach Download

Name	Title	Presentation
Feza Kabasweka Greene	Improving Lighting for Childbirth in Uganda through the We Care Solar Suitcase Innovation	Download
Allan Ssembuusi	KNOWLEDGE AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR DISPOSABLE BABY DIAPERS AMONG CARETAKERS IN URBAN SLUM SETTING, UGANDA	Download
Georgine Obwana	TWITTER AS A TOOL FOR PEER-TO-PEER NUTRITIONAL ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UGANDA	Download
BALIRWA PRISCILLAH	Scale up of the electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) in 6 districts of Uganda through a consortium of partners	Download
Carol Esther Nabbanja	Centre of Excellence for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Central Uganda	Download
Carol Esther Nabbanja	Occupational Health and safety among waste scavengers at Kiteezi landfill-Uganda	Download
Mathew Nyashanu	Exploring barriers to mental health services among young women in rural Sanyati district, Zimbabwe.	Download
Hailay Gesesew	Civil Society & Perilous Medicine in Africa: PHM’s next priority agenda?	Download
GRACE ERON NANYONJO	PRESERVATION OF TRADITIONAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE IN THE WAKE OF CLIMATE CHANGE	Download
Geofrey Musanje	THE STATE OF ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP IN NAKASEKE HOSPITAL, UGANDA.	Download
Gloria Namazzi	Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Indoor Air Pollution among residents of Mbalala town, Mukono District, Uganda	Download
Namukwaya May	Increasing uptake of PPFP in the private sector: Insights from a human-centered design approach in Uganda.	Download
Anne Peace Baguma	Amplifying Dual Challenges: Climate Change and Health Resilience among People Living with HIV	Download
Nabatte Proscovia	Community of Practice for Infectious and Non Infectious Diseases Integration towards Universal Health Coverage in Africa	Download
Balamaga Samuel Ssanyu	LEVERAGING MUTUALLY REINFORCING, MULTI-CHANNEL APPROACH TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT AND EXPAND ACCESS TO SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS	Download
FOSCA TUMUSHABE	Family Planning Integration for Gender Equality and Community Empowerment: PSI Uganda’s multi-pronged approach	Download

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Conference thematic areas

Access to Quality Healthcare

Explore the crucial topic of access to quality healthcare during our conference. Learn about the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the healthcare they need, and delve into discussions on strategies to improve access,

Community Engagement and Empowerment

This conference topic highlights the importance of involving communities in decision-making processes, promoting health literacy, and fostering active participation in healthcare initiatives.

Policy and Advocacy

Learn about effective advocacy strategies to drive positive change, influence policy decisions, and ensure that healthcare policies align with the needs of the population. Engage in discussions on policy reform, and legislative actions.

Privatisation of Health

Uncover the complexities surrounding the privatisation of health and its impact on healthcare systems. Examine the potential benefits and drawbacks of private sector involvement in healthcare delivery, financing, and management.

Climate Change and Health

Understand the critical intersection between climate change and health. Explore the direct and indirect health impacts of environmental changes, including the increase in infectious diseases, food insecurity, and extreme weather events.

Gender Justice and Health

Address the importance of gender justice in achieving optimal health outcomes. Examine the ways in which gender inequalities and discrimination affect access to healthcare, health-seeking behaviors, and health outcomes

Trade and Health

Gain insights into the relationship between trade policies and health outcomes. Explore the impact of international trade agreements on access to affordable medicines, public health regulations, and the ability of governments to protect their populations.

Conference Activities

Keynote Speeches

Renowned experts in the field of health equity and public health will deliver inspiring keynote speeches. These speeches will provide valuable insights and perspectives on advancing health equity.

Plenary Sessions

Each conference topic will be discussed in plenary sessions with panel discussions. These sessions will feature experts, policymakers, and practitioners who will delve into the key issues and challenges related to health equity.

Global Health Watch 6 Launch

Prof. Ronald Labonte

Global Health Watch 6 follows the traditional breakdown used in other editions, especially with its first four sections.

What is new this time is that we no longer have a concluding section on popular struggles, health activism, and resistance.

The first section begins by reviewing the global and economic dislocations of the pandemic as a continuation of three “existential” pre-pandemic trends: widening economic inequities, worsening ecological impacts, and growing movements of people seeking relief from poverty, conflict, climate change or all three.

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Data for Health in Uganda: Advancing CRVS and Collaborative Solutions

By: Kenneth Mwehonge Executibe Director HEPS Uganda

Uganda faces significant challenges in improving health outcomes for its citizens. One critical obstacle is the lack of robust and comprehensive Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems. Accurate and timely data on births, deaths, and causes of death is essential for informing health policy, allocating resources effectively, and monitoring progress towards health goals.

But what exactly is CRVS? Imagine a continuously updated record of life events: births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and even fetal deaths. This isn't just about paperwork; it's about ensuring everyone has recognized legal identity, access to essential services, and participation in society. It's also about gathering crucial health data that guides policy and saves lives.

The Crucial Role of CRVS:

A well-functioning CRVS system serves multiple purposes:

1. Protecting Individual Rights: It ensures everyone has proof of identity, which unlocks access to education, healthcare, social protection, and even voting rights.
2. Informing Policy Decisions: By tracking births, deaths, and their causes, we understand population trends, disease outbreaks, and health needs, enabling better resource allocation and policymaking.
3. Improving Healthcare: Accurate birth registration ensures timely vaccinations and childhood interventions. Death data with cause-of-death information helps control public health emergencies.
4. Promoting Equality: CRVS data exposes health inequalities across different groups, allowing us to target interventions where they're most needed.

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Questions and answers

1What is the AHETCA Conference?

The AHETCA Conference is a dynamic and impactful event organized by the People’s Health Movement (PHM) Uganda Chapter in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health. It brings together diverse stakeholders to address health equity issues, share knowledge, foster collaboration, and advocate for policy change in Uganda.

2Who can attend the conference?

The conference welcomes participation from a diverse range of stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, public health professionals, healthcare providers, civil society organizations, community leaders, students, and individuals with lived experiences of health disparities. Everyone interested in advancing health equity and collaborating for positive change is encouraged to attend.

3How can I register for the conference?

To register for the conference click here and fill in the required details that will lead you to the confirmation stage. The PHM Uganda team will contact you incase more details are required and to process payment.