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UPHB Articles Volume 9 Issue 3 Jully-September 2024
Training workshop on Data-Centered Leadership in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Vital Strategies in collaboration with the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) organized a 3 days training on Data-Centred Leadership which was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 7-9 November 2024.
Participants were…
International universal health coverage day- 12th December
The International Universal Health Coverage Day was designated by the United Nations on December 12, 2017. This day emphasizes the urgent need for universal health coverage (UHC) to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to quality and…
International day of persons with disabilities – 3rd December
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), observed on December 3rd, promotes the rights, dignity, and well-being of people with disabilities globally. Over 1 billion individuals, or 15% of the world's population, live…
World AIDS day- 1st December
World AIDs day is commemorated annually on 1st December to raise awareness on HIV/AIDs, celebrate achievements made towards fighting the pandemic and the lives that have been lost to the disease while intensifying efforts towards its…
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)- 18th to 24th November
This is an event organized every year with a theme aiming to raise awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance and promote good practices among one health stakeholders with the purpose of reducing the emergency and spread of…
World diabetes day- 14th November
On 14th November every year, we observe the world diabetes day to raise awareness about the growing prevalence of diabetes and its severe health impacts.
Globally, diabetes has increased significantly, with 422 million adults living with…
World Polio day- 24th October
On 24th October every year, we commemorate the World polio day aimed at raising awareness about the global effort to eradicate polio and the importance of vaccination in protecting every child from this debilitating disease.
Despite a…
Global handwashing day-15th October
The global handwashing day, is celebrated on October 15th annually with the aim of increasing awareness on the importance of handwashing with soap as a simple, cost-effective way to prevent diseases like diarrhea and pneumonia.
This day…
International infection prevention week 14th October- 20th October
International Infection Prevention Week, observed every 3rd week of October, highlights the critical role of infection prevention in safeguarding health. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant concern, affecting millions…
World mental health day- 10th October
World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10 October, raises awareness about mental health's critical role in individuals' and societies' well-being. This year’s theme, “Mental Health at Work,” highlights the importance of creating safe…