Relationships are connections between individuals that influence adolescent development. Healthy relationships are characterized by respect, care, responsibility, and support for personal growth, while unhealthy ones involve abuse, dishonesty, risky behaviors, and negative influences. Positive relationships promote well-being, reduce stress, and support education and life goals. Adolescents are encouraged to set boundaries, seek guidance, and choose relationships built on respect, trust, and good communication.
HIV weakens the immune system and can lead to AIDS if untreated. It spreads through unprotected sex, infected blood, mother-to-child transmission, and shared sharp instruments, but not through casual contact. Prevention, regular testing, and early treatment with antiretroviral drugs help individuals live healthy lives.
Antenatal care (ANC) is a vital service for pregnant women that ensures the health of both mother and baby through early and regular check-ups. It helps monitor pregnancy, detect complications, and provide guidance on proper nutrition, hygiene, and birth preparedness. Attending at least eight visits and recognizing danger signs enables timely care, ultimately improving maternal and newborn health outcomes.
The document describes child marriage as an illegal and harmful practice in Uganda, outlining its causes, effects, and prevention through education, law enforcement, and protection of children’s rights.
The document describes puberty as a normal stage of growth involving physical, emotional, and social changes in boys and girls. It emphasizes that these changes are natural, require proper hygiene and guidance, and should not lead to risky behaviors.
The document explains abstinence as the deliberate avoidance of sexual intercourse as an effective method for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. It highlights that abstinence is suitable for both boys and girls and promotes multiple benefits such as emotional well-being, self-respect, focus on education, and protection from social and health risks. The document also outlines practical strategies to support abstinence, including resisting peer pressure, avoiding risky situations, and engaging in positive activities. Overall, it encourages young people to prioritize their health, future goals, and personal values by choosing abstinence.
The document highlights alcohol and substance abuse as harmful behaviors that negatively affect physical, mental, and social well-being, especially among adolescents. It outlines causes such as peer pressure and emotional challenges, and emphasizes prevention through community action, legal enforcement, healthy activities, and seeking guidance. It encourages young people to avoid substance use and adopt healthy lifestyles.
The Uganda National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidelines, 2nd Edition, provide national standards for preventing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient and health worker safety. The guidelines outline core IPC components, surveillance, and quality improvement strategies aligned with WHO recommendations to strengthen routine and outbreak response practices across all healthcare levels
The Uganda Guidelines for Prevention, Testing, Care and Treatment of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infection provide national standards for prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of viral hepatitis. They guide healthcare providers on evidence-based management to reduce hepatitis-related illness and deaths through improved access, service integration, and quality care.
The National Annual Obstetric Fistula & Other Birth Injuries Status Report FY 2022/23 summarizes Uganda’s progress in prevention, surgical repair, and reintegration of fistula patients. It presents service delivery performance, partner contributions, and system gaps affecting access to timely care.
The report highlights the need for improved case identification, community awareness, data reporting, and strengthened coordination to accelerate elimination efforts.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) Program (2025–2030) outlines the framework for tracking progress toward Uganda’s VL elimination targets. It defines key indicators, reporting systems, and evaluation processes aligned with HMIS/DHIS2 to support evidence-based decision-making. The plan strengthens routine data collection, quality assurance, supervision, and feedback mechanisms to ensure accurate, timely data and continuous program improvement
The National Strategic Plan for Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) Elimination in Uganda (2025–2030) provides a roadmap to eliminate VL as a public health problem, particularly in the Karamoja region, where the disease remains endemic. The plan targets reducing incidence to below 1 case per 10,000 population at risk, lowering case fatality to under 1%, and strengthening diagnosis, treatment, vector control, surveillance, and research. Implementation requires UGX 19.29 billion, with a significant funding gap that calls for increased resource mobilization and partnerships.
