The training, which is part of a broader effort to strengthen border surveillance and disease outbreak response, aims to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and respond to public health emergencies.
The Ministry of Health has partnered with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to train leaders in Lamwo district on Risk Communication and Community Engagement.
The training, which is part of a broader effort to strengthen border surveillance and disease outbreak response, aims to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and respond to public health emergencies.
Patrick Louis Lamot, the Cross Focal point person Elegu Port Health under the Ministry of Health, revealed that the training is targeting 250 stakeholders, including Village Health Teams (VHTs), Local Council One chairpersons, cultural leaders, and media personnel.
"The training is designed to equip these stakeholders with the knowledge of disease outbreaks, which is of public health concern, and how to prevent the outbreak and spread," Lamot said.
It is taking place in all eight major priority entry points across Uganda, including Lamwo district, which shares a border with South Sudan.
Andrew Okuni, IOM Migration Health Nurse, said that the organization is working closely with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to strengthen border surveillance and disease outbreak response.
"We are committed to supporting the Government of Uganda to enhance its capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies," Okuni said.
The partnership between the Ministry of Health and IOM is part of a broader effort to strengthen Uganda's health security and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
He said that the training is expected to enhance the capacity of stakeholders to respond to public health emergencies and improve the overall health security of the district.
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