We recently had the pleasure of hosting a consortium dinner for our esteemed colleague, Professor Heiner from the @LSHTM . The dinner was a wonderful time for us to come together, share stories & wish Professor Heiner a happy & fulfilling retirement.
Hypertension is a common health problem and it can affect just about every system in your body. Learn more about managing hypertension in primary healthcare.
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The end of the quarter and a new task ahead. We had a productive meeting with the team for the quarterly performance review and work plan.
Made possible by: @EDCTP#PerformanceReviews#planning#work
Today we discussed on various issues that related to our business operations and changes we need to make. This will help us to effectively manage our procurement operations, strengthen supply chain management and enhance relationships with our suppliers. #supplier#engagement
Supplier engagement meetings are the best way to ensure we're all on the same page. It's important to have a detailed discussion about our goals and expectations, which is why we hosted an engagement meeting specifically for our suppliers. #suppliers#engagement
“Most of the health facilities have improved, and we have focused on ensuring that the BPs are entered in the system, which has occurred. We went over the files as well as the EMR data…” ~ Mr. Justus Tumusiime
“We distributed blood pressure machines to some of the facilities, reviewed files, identified patients with uncontrolled hypertension, and planned follow-ups and hypertension management for them.” ~ Dr. Brian Twinamatsiko
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“We designed this implementation science study to evaluate integrated HIV and hypertension in 26 districts, and we are looking at three outcomes: hypertension screening, hypertension control, and hypertension and HIV dual control.” ~ Principal Investigator, Jane Kabami
“We were looking at very low screening rates, treatment rates, and control rates for hypertension when we started. Based on what we've done and what other stakeholders have done, we've made good progress.” ~ Principal Investigator, Jane Kabami
“One of our best practices for hypertension is to screen for it at all entry points. Health care workers and peers at the facilities are becoming more aware of the importance of hypertension screening.” ~ Kabale district health facilities representative
#DidYouKnow that having high blood pressure puts you at risk of developing heart failure or perhaps having a heart attack?
Integrated HIV/HTN, leveraging the HIV platform for hypertension control in Uganda.
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