Uganda Health Systems Strengthening Project

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The objective of the Health Systems Strengthening Project is to deliver the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP) to Ugandans, with a focus on maternal health, newborn care and family planning. This will be achieved through improving human resources for health; physical health infrastructure; and management, leadership and accountability for health service delivery. There are four components to the project, the first component being improved health workforce development and management. The objective of this component is to improve development and management of the health workforce. The second component is the improved infrastructure of existing health facilities. The objective of this component is to improve infrastructure of existing health facilities. Emphasis will be placed on providing minimum quality standards of health care services, especially in the areas of maternal and child health, through (a) renovation of selected health facilities; (b) provision of medical equipment; (c) improved capacity for operations and maintenance; and (d) strengthening the referral system. The third component is the improved leadership, management, and accountability for health service delivery. The objective of this component is to strengthen management, leadership, and accountability for health service delivery. Finally, the fourth component is the improved maternal, newborn and family planning services. The objective of this component is to improve access to, and quality of, maternal health, newborn care, and family planning services.