Uganda 2 project
Create awareness and HCPs training in Uganda

Partner institution
Haemophilia Foundation of Uganda, Kampala
Represented by
Agnes Kisakye, Executive Secretary
Duration
2.5 years, Q2 2016 – Q4 2018
Status
Completed
Objectives
- Increase public awareness about haemophilia
- Organise outreach visits to Eastern, Central and Northern Uganda to identify new haemophilia patients
- Increase patients knowledge about haemophilia
- Advocate for better care for haemophilia patients
Achievements
- Awareness creation amongst tribal communities and more than 200 traditional circumcisors
- 42 radio programmes and 5 TV shows were held and 4 articles published to further create awareness about haemophilia across the country
- 447 healthcare professional attended awareness training
- 200 Village Health Team members were trained
- Number of diagnosed people with haemophilia increased from 99 to 207
- 2 patient camps were organised with 250 participants
- The first leadership training was executed and a youth group formed
- Advocacy activities led to a presentation in parliament