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Trachoma in Uganda
Population (2006): 28.2 million
Human Development Rank: 154 of 177
Target year for elimination: 2020
Burden of Trachoma (estimated):
Trichiasis Backlog: 35,000
Prevalence TF (Children 1-9 years of age): 39.8% ('06)
Population at risk of infection: 7,000,000
Total # Districts in Uganda: 81
# Trachoma endemic districts: 24
TF: 39.8% TT: 8.7% CO: 2.4%
National Program for Trachoma Control:
National Eye Care Coordinator: Dr. Stanley Bubikire
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COMPONENTS & ACTIVITIES |
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NORTH EASTERN |
Kotido |
MOH, ITI, LAN |
MOH, ITI, LAN, Carter Centre |
MOH, MOE&S, MOLG, Karamoja Diocese PHC Programme, DLC, Carter Centre |
MOW&E, MOH, MOE&S, MOLG, Karamoja Diocese PHC Programme, DLC, UNICEF |
Kaabong |
MOW&E, MOH, MOE & S, MOLG, Karamoja Diocese PHC Programme, DLC |
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Abim |
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EASTERN |
Kamuli |
MOH, ITI, SSI |
MOH, ITI, SSI, Carter Centre |
MOH, ITI, SSI, MOE&S, MOLG Carter Centre,DLC |
MOW&E, MOH, ITI, SSI, MOE&S, MOLG Carter Centre |
Kaliro |
MOW&E, MOH, ITI, SSI, MOE&S, MOLG Carter Centre, DLC |
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Iganga |
MOW&E, MOH, ITI, SSI, MOE&E, MOLG Carter Centre, DLC, NW&SC, UNICEF |
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Namutumba |
MOW&E ,MOH, ITI, SSI, MOE&S, MOLG Carter Centre, DLC |
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Partners
Ministry of Health (MOH) – Personnel, Funds for SAFE, overall coordination of program
Ministry of Water and Environment (MOW&E) --- Provision of water, sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion through the District Assemblies
Ministry of Education and Sports (MOE&S)- School Health
Ministry of Local Government (MOLG) –Community Hygiene and Sanitation
Karamoja Diocese Primary Health Care (PHC) Programe- PHC
District Local Council (DLC)- Local health workers
National Water & Sewerage Cooperation (NW&SC)- Water and sanitation
International Trachoma Initiative ( ITI)- SAFE Strategy
World Vision Uganda (WVU) -- Provision of Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion
Carter Center --- hygiene and facial cleanliness promotion, IEC materials
UNICEF --- Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion especially to schools
WHO --- Training of health workers, advocacy and technical support
Lion’s Club (LC) --- General support for eye care, advocacy
Sight Savers International (SSI) --- Training of Ophthalmic Nurses and provision of diagnostic and minor surgical kits
Lions Aids Norway (LAN)- Training of Ophthalmic Nurses and provision of diagnostic and minor surgical kits