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

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