UNAPH's National Public Health Week: Theme
is “Promoting Public
Health in the Private Health Sector”
National Public Health Week
Uganda National Association of Private
Hospitals (UNAPH) will
soon launch a National Public Health Week, raising awareness about
public health and prevention and spreading the message that good health is a
community affair.
With a theme of "Promoting Public
Health in the Private Health Sector" highlights the role of private
hospitals and clinics in making the nation a healthier place. This follows the
observance that private hospitals and clinics have not been very active in
public health programs in Uganda. According to the National Public Health Week brochure, which is
available on our website: www.unaph.com "even small actions at the community
level can make a difference," such as developing a workplace cleaner.
Organizers will be urged to hold events
highlighting the official theme, distribute materials to community members and
reach out to local media. Public health professionals will also be encouraged
to make advocacy a key component of their celebrations. During the week,
organizers will visit UNAPH's advocacy Website, to send views, opinions and
reports on public health issues.
As we continue to advocate for “Health for
All”, it's more important to remind Ugandans of their individual roles in
accomplishing that goal.
Social media tools and FM Radios will play
a significant role during this public health week. The Association will release
follow-up guidelines for the National Public Health Week detailing how people
can make a difference in their communities.
National Public Health Week organizers
countrywide will also be encouraged to visit www.unaph.com
to submit their respective events into a nationwide program and share their
personal public health stories.
If everyone in Uganda commits to promoting
good health in our communities, we can create a bigger effect countrywide.
Municipalities and private clinics will launch their own programs, e.g a health
center may offer a vaccination program, etc
One of the ways to create healthier
communities is to involve all stakeholders.
Join UNAPH during National Public Health Week
as we work together
to achieve “Health for All”, become an official National Public Health Week
partner or Sponsor.
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