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the Uganda response to Covid-19

The Ugandan response to the COVID-19 pandemic is laid out in the National Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Preparedness and Response Plan

The key principles for preparedness and response to COVID-19 will encompass utilization of ICT innovations, community led approach and 24-hour surge capacity.

The plan is arranged according to different scenarios.

In scenario 1 (Best case scenario): no case is identified in Uganda and activities are focused on preparedness.
In scenario 2 (most likely scenario), a single case is identified in Uganda; response activities are initiated, and command and control structure shifted to the Office of the Prime Minister.
In scenario 3 (worst case scenario), multiple cases are identified; in which case activities of scenario 2 are enhanced and business continuity plans per sector activated.

The Plan outlines the steps and resources necessary for Uganda to respond to Scenario 1 and 2 (most likely scenario) above. In doing so it will create the necessary capacities and capabilities to allow Uganda to respond to other scenarios as called for by the evolving threat(s).

The response is centered around 8 key COVID-19 response pillars:

Coordination and leadership

Coordination during emergencies is critical as it involves the contribution of different sectorial agencies, teams and partners towards a common goal.

Case management, Infection prevention and Control

There is no definitive treatment identified for COVID-19 thus far and treatment is mainly supportive.

Water And Sanitation & Hygiene

This pillar aims at strengthening community infection prevention and control.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation

The Corona virus situation is fast evolving and requires innovation and leveraging of digital health in the preparedness and response.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Corona virus infection may cause mental health problems because of the nature of the disease and may also cause social disruption to the; infected, affected, including responders and their families.

Surveillance and laboratory

There is need for sustained surveillance to facilitate early detection, confirmation, reporting, notification, verification and response of alerts and suspect cases.

Risk communication, Social Mobilisation and Community engagement

The general public has limited knowledge about this virus as it is new.

Logistics and Operations

The purpose of this pillar is to ensure that logistical needs are availed to the different sites according to need in a timely and efficient manner.