Guidelines &amp; protocols

Uganda National IPC Guidelines 2nd Edition

IPC· 1 pages

2026 Uganda Diabetes Management Guidelines

General Medicine· 1 pages

Uganda National IPC guidelines 2nd Edition

General Medicine· 1 pages

National Healthcare Waste Operation Guidelines

Ministry of HealthGeneral Medicine· 2025· 95 pages

Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines for Uganda

Ministry of Health, Republic of UgandaPublic Health· 2026· 1 pages

These guidelines establish Uganda's national framework for detecting, reporting, verifying, assessing risk, and responding to public health events using a One Health approach. They aim to standardize implementation across all health system levels and relevant sectors, aligning with international health regulations and national action plans.

Standards of Pharmacy Practice for Retail Pharmacies in Uganda

PSUPHARMACY AND DRUGS· 2014· 1 pages

A comprehensive regulatory document outlining the standards for premises, equipment, human resources, services, and quality assurance in retail and community pharmacies across Uganda.

Uganda Post Abortion Care Guidelines 2025

Ministry of Health UgandaGynecology· 2025· 60 pages

An official addendum to the Essential Maternal and Newborn Care Clinical Guidelines for Uganda, providing comprehensive protocols for the prevention of unsafe abortion, management of incomplete abortion, pain control, infection prevention, and post-abortion contraception.

Guidance on New National HIV Testing Algorithm

Ministry of HealthInfectious Diseases· 2026· 1 pages

Official circular from the Ministry of Health introducing Uganda's transition from a two-test to a three-test HIV diagnostic algorithm using Wondfo, Onestep, and Meriscreen assays to align with WHO standards and reduce misdiagnosis.

Guidelines for Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition in Uganda

Dr. Henry MwebesaPublic Health· 2020· 1 pages

Guidelines outlining the integrated management of acute malnutrition in Uganda, covering service delivery, roles of health actors, and treatment protocols for children, pregnant and lactating women, and older persons.

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IMAM Inpatient Pocket Handbook

Ministry of Health, UgandaNutrition· 2020· 1 pages

This pocket handbook summarizes the revised Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) guidelines for inpatient services in children and older persons in Uganda, providing protocol procedures and training resources for health professionals.

Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Guidelines

Dr. Jacinta SabiitiNutrition· 2010· 1 pages

A comprehensive guideline outlining Uganda's integrated management of acute malnutrition, covering community outreach, screening, diagnosis, classification, and supplementary feeding protocols.

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Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Guidelines

Ministry of Health, UgandaNutrition· 2016· 1 pages

A Ministry of Health guideline (January 2016) outlining the integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM) in Uganda, covering community involvement, assessment, therapeutic feeding, and outpatient and inpatient care protocols.

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Managing complications in pregnancy and childbirth: a guide for midwives and doctors – 2nd ed.

World Health OrganizationObstetrics· 2017· 1 pages

A comprehensive guide for midwives and doctors on managing complications during pregnancy and childbirth, aimed at reducing maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity.

Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)

William Anguzu; Emmanuel Magolo; David BakunziPediatrics· 39 pages

This document presents an overview of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy, detailing its rationale, main components, health system and community interventions, and the step‑by‑step case management process for children up to five years of age.

Standard for Stroke Management

Department of Health - Abu DhabiNeurology· 2025· 20 pages

This standard defines service specifications, minimum requirements, and eligibility criteria for acute stroke centers, prehospital transport services, insurers, and rehabilitation facilities, aligning with international best practices and the Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute recommendations.

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR HEALTH WORKERS

Ministry of Health, Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners CouncilMedical Ethics· 23 pages

An overview of the ethical and professional responsibilities of doctors, focusing on patient safety, informed consent, and acting in the patient's best interest.

2023 Focused Update of the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)Cardiology· 2023· 13 pages

This document provides a focused update of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic heart failure, incorporating contributions from the Heart Failure Association and multiple expert task‑force members.

Acute Migraine Treatment in Adults

UpToDate, Inc.Neurology· 2023· 2 pages

This document outlines pharmacologic strategies for acute migraine treatment in non‑pregnant adults, emphasizing early administration, patient‑specific selection of agents, and safety considerations for triptans, DHE, CGRP antagonists, and adjunctive therapies.

Guidelines for the management of asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections

World Health OrganizationInfectious Diseases· 2025· 62 pages

World Health Organization guideline providing updated recommendations for the screening and management of asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections, with specific guidance for pregnant women, adolescents, sex workers, and men who have sex with men.

Ebola Virus Disease Case Definitions

Infectious Diseases· 2026· 1 pages

The document outlines standardized community, suspect, probable, and confirmed case definitions for Ebola virus disease, specifying clinical signs, epidemiological links, and laboratory criteria for surveillance and outbreak response.

EADSG Insulin Storage and Injection Guidelines

Kiruddu National Referral HospitalEndocrinology· 51 pages

East African Diabetes Group guidelines covering insulin storage, transportation, and optimal injection technique, with recommendations for patient education and safe handling in diabetes care.

Intravenous Fluids for Children Beyond Newborn Period

HospitalPediatrics· 9 pages

A clinical practice guideline outlining safe prescription, monitoring, and management of intravenous fluids for children aged 1 month to 18 years, including assessment, resuscitation, maintenance, electrolyte monitoring, and special clinical scenarios.

Intravenous Fluids in Children

HospitalPediatrics· 9 pages

Clinical practice guideline for the safe prescription and monitoring of intravenous fluids in children aged 1 month to 18 years, emphasizing use of the enteral route when possible, preferred fluid composition, and assessment of hydration status.

Pharmacotherapy for Obesity Management: 2025 Guidelines

CMAJEndocrinology· 2025· 13 pages

This guideline update provides recommendations for clinicians on the efficacy, safety, and appropriate use of pharmacotherapy in the management of obesity in adults, including new and revised recommendations since the 2022 pharmacotherapy for obesity management revision.