作者
Alex Riolexus Ario, Issa Makumbi, Lilian Bulage, Simon Kyazze, Joshua Kayiwa, Milton Makoba Wetaka, Juliet Namugga Kasule, Felix Ocom
发表日期
2019/1/1
期刊
Global health action
卷号
12
期号
1
页码范围
1664103
出版商
Taylor & Francis
简介
Background: Uganda is an ecological hot-spot with infectious disease transmission belts which exacerbates its vulnerability to epidemics. Its proximity to the Congo Basin, climate change pressure on eco-systems, increased international travel and globalization, and influx of refugees due to porous borders, has compounded the problem. Public Health Events are a major challenge in the region with significant impact on Global Health Security.
Objective: The country developed a multi-hazard plan with the purpose of harmonizing processes and guiding stakeholders on strengthening emergency preparedness and response.
Method: Comprehensive risk profiling, identification of preparedness gaps and capacities were developed using a preparedness logic model, which is a step by step process. A multidisciplinary team was constituted; the Strategic Tool for Analysis of Risks was used for risk profiling and …
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