UINCD

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UINCD

@UINCD

Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-communicable Diseases: addressing NCD integration through patient care, training, and research

Uganda & New Haven, CT, USA Katılım Mayıs 2014

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UINCD@UINCD·1d

Big milestone for #MEDLYUganda! @Lira_RRH is the final site to complete recruitment, pushing the study beyond 100% site enrollment target! From improved HF identification through BNP screening to nurses performing bedside ECHOs, the impact is real. Now advancing to Core HF Bundle

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UINCD@UINCD·1d

Building on the #PENPlus mentorship framework, these visits strengthen mid-level provider capacity to manage severe NCDs. Through clinic support & case reviews, experts @Lung_Institute advance early detection, clinical management & continuity of care. Appreciate the collaboration

Lung Institute, Makerere University@Lung_Institute

In partnership with @UINCD under the @WHOUganda PEN-Plus initiative, we were in Atutur, Kumi District providing mentorship support to Atutur Hospital. Building on previous trainings, we joined their clinic day to strengthen diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of asthma & COPD patients. @WHO @MinofHealthUG @ginasthma @brucekirenga @alupo_patricia @rnantanda

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UINCD@UINCD·25 Şub

Insightful perspectives from Dr. @SsinabulyaIsaac, Director @UINCD, & Dr. @olaro_charles, DG @MinofHealthUG, on the growing threat of hypertension to Uganda’s workforce and the urgent need for improved detection, treatment & medicine access. Watch & read: #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ntv.co.ug/news/hypertens…

Isaac Ssinabulya@SsinabulyaIsaac

#google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ntv.co.ug/news/hypertens…

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UINCD@UINCD·25 Şub

@Vigilantliving @MinofHealthUG @ResolveTSL Thank you for being part of the conversation. The workshop reviewed supply-chain barriers, conducted root-cause analysis, and co-developed practical, prioritized actions to improve access to hypertension medicines at primary health care level. #ControllingHypertensionTogether

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Dr. Yacoub@Vigilantliving·25 Şub

Very informative workshop by @MinofHealthUG, @UINCD and @ResolveTSL on the silent killer.

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UINCD@UINCD·25 Şub

Day 2 of the Co-Creation Workshop focused on solutions—stakeholders translated priority barriers into action areas, proposed practical interventions, & agreed on collaborative steps to improve availability & affordability of hypertension medicines at PHC level. #KnowYourNumbers

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UINCD@UINCD·24 Şub

Through our partnership with @MinofHealthUG and @ResolveTSL, we are strengthening #PrimaryHealthCare systems and tackling #SupplyChain barriers to improve access to quality-assured medicines. This Co-Creation Workshop is a key step in turning that commitment into action.

Kamara Daniel@NutritionistKD

Dr Ssinabulya Isaac, the Director @UINCD @SsinabulyaIsaac talked about the supply chain challenges and opportunities affecting medicine access especially at Primary Health Care. He said identification and prioritising practical actions to reduce barriers and strengthen factors that support medicine availability & affordability. He alluded the development of a joint action plan where stakeholders use their roles, expertise and resources to implement realistic solutions to improve medicine access. @MinofHealthUG @OGreat6 @AHPC_Ug @AllanSseky @KawempeNRH @rkalyes1 @UncdaUg

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UINCD@UINCD·24 Şub

Day 1 of the Co-Creation Workshop on improving access to hypertension medicines at PHC level convened @MinofHealthUG & partners incl. @ResolveTSL to align on supply chain barriers & solutions. #BeatNCDs

ALTON 🩺@NewtonAllan6

Today’s work station . 😎

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Kamara Daniel@NutritionistKD·24 Şub

Earlier today, the DG @MinofHealthUG @olaro_charles Dr Olaro Charles launched a 2 day Validation Meeting about Strengthening the National Hypertension Prevention, Control & Response in Uganda, this is Convened by @ResolveTSL & @UINCD. The DG said everyone needs to be rallied to achieve the impact on Prevention of NCDs, he alluded activities like Physical Activity, healthy diets, alcohol use, stress levels and regular screening must be priotised. DG further thanked the team for the work in Kazo & Luweero Districts where NCDs Control activities are taking place. @ainbyoo @MinofHealthUG @rkalyes1 @ACCESS_UG

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ALTON 🩺@NewtonAllan6·24 Şub

Barriers to HTN medicine access, Guiding questions: 1. Do we have enough drug stock in our facilities? 2. Are medicines obtained in the retail private sector affordable? — Christine Lasway, Consultant Medicine —

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ALTON 🩺@NewtonAllan6·24 Şub

“Strengthening the National Hypertension prevention control and response in Uganda” has been officially graced by Dr Charlse Olaro the director General of Health services at the ministry of Health. Happening now at Protea Hotel.

ALTON 🩺@NewtonAllan6

Today’s work station . 😎

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ALTON 🩺@NewtonAllan6·24 Şub

Today’s work station . 😎

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UINCD@UINCD·5 Ara

A productive mid-week here at @UINCD — engaging with @DIIUganda on the Market study, reviewing progress on the Patient Support Groups study, and collaborating with @MinofHealthUG on Hypertension Prevention & Control with support from @ResolveTSL. Grateful for the teams involved.

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UINCD@UINCD·4 Ara

Great energy in Mbarara today! Vivien & Richard delivered a successful #MEDLY 6-month follow-up training. Next week we return for CORE Heart Failure Bundle sessions — evidence-based interventions that, together, improve care & outcomes. Step by step, we build stronger systems.

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UINCD@UINCD·27 Kas

We appreciate you, @Lung_Institute, for the platform. Congratulations on your 10-year anniversary! Proud to have shared how #PENPlus and #MEDLYUganda, supported by MLI’s technical support, training, and patient education, are strengthening CRD and HF care in Uganda. #MLIat10

Lung Institute, Makerere University@Lung_Institute

#LSHSymposium25 #MLIat10

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UINCD@UINCD·27 Kas

We also showcased how #MEDLYUganda is using digital innovation to support heart failure care—enhancing self-care, early symptom reporting, and timely clinical follow-up. A strong step toward scalable, patient-centred NCD care in Uganda. #LungHealthUG #beatNCDs

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UINCD@UINCD·27 Kas

At the 3rd Lung Science & Health Symposium 2025, @UINCD showcased how #PENPlus is transforming care for severe chronic respiratory disease—expanding spirometry, inhaled therapies, oxygen protocols, provider training, and stronger follow-up systems. #MLIat10 #LSHSymposium25

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UINCD@UINCD·21 Kas

Mbale RRH is stepping into the next level of Heart Failure care! Three days of training, a standardized HF bundle, and renewed commitment to quality care. Proud of this team! #MEDLYUganda

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Kamara Daniel@NutritionistKD·4 Kas

Dr Ssinabulya Isaac, @SsinabulyaIsaac @HeartUganda speaking at the #NCDs session, #NACNDC2025 #JASH2025 he emphasised the rise of Hypertension across the country, with almost equal distribution of the statistics. He calls upon early screening, Awareness and proper treatment. #JASH2025 | ##NACNDC2025 @UINCD @WHSKampala @NCDIpoverty

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UINCD@UINCD·4 Kas

Dr. @SsinabulyaIsaac is speaking this evening Nov 3, 2025 at the NATIONAL ANNUAL COMMUNICABLE AND NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES & 19TH JOINT SCIENTIFIC HEALTH CONFERENCE 2025! Join us starting at 4-5pm. Register: [health-go-ug.zoom.us/meeting/regist…] Meeting ID: 936 4434 8812 | Passcode: MOH

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@Lira_RRH @Lung_Institute @SsinabulyaIsaac @olaro_charles @MinofHealthUG @Vigilantliving @ResolveTSL @ainbyoo