News about Uganda

The critical issues affecting the introduction of Health Management Information Systems in developing countries in Africa — by Web editor — last modified 2008-04-21 10:08

In Tanzania, Mali, Zambia and Uganda information systems are being introduced in hospitals in the form of health management information systems. But with a lack of relevant research done in these countries about the introduction of technologies like information systems there is not much to go by. Thesis by Nicole Archangel, competed in October 2007.

Impact IICD health projects — by admin — last modified 2008-04-21 09:48

Hanna Goorden of IICD analysed the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) data that has been gathered from the IICD projects in the health sector. She reports on the satisfaction of project users with the health services they use through the project and how the project has impacted their lives.

Strengthening the heart of a community: the eSociety programme in the Apac district of Northern Uganda — by Web editor — last modified 2007-12-17 16:44

The eSociety programme was launched in Apac District, Northern Uganda earlier this year as the result of a joint effort by IICD, HIVOS, and several local stakeholders including civil society organisations, local government bodies and representatives of the private sector. The overall aim is to boost service delivery and community participation by improving collaboration between local government, the private sector and civil society.

Health Child: how access to information can contribute to health — by Web editor — last modified 2007-12-17 16:28

“That little boy never had surgery,” says Betty Walakira, Project Manager of Health Child, “not because health services for children with harelips are not available or too expensive, but simply because these rural communities don’t have access to the right healthcare information”.

Seven lessons on how to achieve effective National ICT4D Policy Processes — by Web editor — last modified 2008-03-11 12:55

This summary note provides perspectives and insights gained from ICT4D policy processes in Bangladesh, Bolivia and Uganda through the collaborative work of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD).