Table 6.
suggestions to improve EVD preparedness and readiness, EVD preparedness and readiness evaluation, Uganda 2020
| No | Theme | Main issues/achievements reported |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Capacity development | Improve knowledge and skills for epidemic preparedness and response, e.g. simulation exercises and drills, train case management teams, refresher training, mentorships |
| Establishment of border health points | ||
| Pre-positioning supplies and logistics | ||
| Transforming the established temporary Ebola treatment/isolation centres into permanent structures | ||
| 2.0 | Improved funding for preparedness and response activities | Establish a national level contingency fund for emergency response |
| Establish a district-level contingency fund for emergency response | ||
| Increase the emergency response budget | ||
| 3.0 | Community involvement in epidemic preparedness and response | Involve VHTs |
| Involving local council authorities | ||
| Involving opinion leaders | ||
| 4.0 | Strengthening coordination | Improve partner coordination |
| Strengthen district task forces | ||
| 5.0 | Adoption of innovative public health interventions | Integrating EVD response into routine care |
| Adoption of the IDSR-3 framework | ||
| Integrating preparedness and response to existing health service delivery mechanisms | ||
| 6.0 | Strengthening district response structures | Adoption of a district-led response |
| Districts should be more involved in planning | ||
| Training more district rapid response team members |