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Busoga Health Forum

Busoga Health Forum (BHF) is a Uganda-based non-for-profit, non-governmental, and lobbying organisation that is based in Busoga region.[1] It was established in 2020 to respond to health issues that are faced by women, children, and young people in Busoga region of Uganda. It is also known as the association of health workers in Busoga.[2] It is an accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points provider by the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.[3]

Busoga Health Forum
AbbreviationBHF
Founded atBusoga
TypeNGO, Nonprofit
HeadquartersJinja District
Region
Busoga sub-region
ServicesResearch and evaluation

Health systems strengthening

Lobbying Continuing Medical Education Services (CMES)
Websitehttps://www.busogahealthforum.org/

Background

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Busoga Health Forum was established in 2020 to respond to health issues that are faced by women, children, and young people to promote healthier families and communities in Busoga through a combination of research and evaluation, health systems strengthening, quality improvement and lobbying among other ways.[2][4][3][5][6] It also promotes Continuing Medical Education Services (CMES).[1][3]

Busoga Health Forum unites and empowers medical practitioners and researchers who are willing to serve the Busoga Community.[7][8][9]

Membership

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Busoga Health Forum membership is a voluntary based paid membership that is open to all interested parties and it exists in three categories that is; individuals, institutions and life membership.[10]

Activities

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Busoga Health Forum participates in research related activities,[11] community based trainings, lobbying activities.[12] BHF focuses on programs that include; Reproductive Health and Family planning, Nutrition and Early Child Development, Regional Planning and Data Use, Non-Communicable Diseases and Urban health.

Partnerships

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Busoga Health Forum's partners include; USAID, Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), The Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD), Busoga Kingdom, University of Michigan among other partners.[1][13]

  • The Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy supports children oriented projects that aim at improving the quality of children both in terms of medical management and patient involvement and satisfaction of care. These projects with Busoga Health Forum include; Neonates, children in need of emergency/critical care, children with neuropediatric conditions, and Child rights.
  • Busoga Health Forum partners with Busoga Kingdom to organise health camps with in the Kingdom.[14][15][16][17][18][19]

Research and publications

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  • "Child health and the implementation of Community and District-management Empowerment for Scale-up (CODES) in Uganda: a randomised controlled trial".[20][11][21]
  • "Factors associated with compliance with Infection Prevention and Control measures during the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare workers in Kampala City, Uganda".[11][22]
  • "Institutionalizing a regional model for improving quality of newborn care at birth across hospitals in Eastern Uganda: A 4-year story".[23][11][24]
  • "Impact of Solar Light and Electricity on the Quality and Timeliness of Maternity Care: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial in Uganda".[25][11][26]
  • "Study protocol for a type-II hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial to reach teenagers using mobile money shops to reduce unintended pregnancies in Uganda".[27]

Controversies

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Donating of a sickle cell screening machine for Jinja Regional Referral Hospital

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During the third Annual general meeting for Busoga Health Forum that was held in 2024, a sickle cell diagnosing machine worth fifteen million Ugandan shillings was handed to the Dr. Afizi Kibuuka who was the serving deputy medical director of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.[1][28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Jinja Hospital gets sickle cell diagnosing machine". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. ^ a b "Busoga health stakeholders call for second regional referral hospital". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  3. ^ a b c Tatumwa, Desmond (2023-08-23). "BHF's zoom medical education takes on physical delivery approach". Busoga Today. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  4. ^ "Kyabazinga to champion fight against hydrocephalus". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  5. ^ "Interventions for safe motherhood". 139.162.195.12. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  6. ^ Isabirye, Simon Peter (2024-05-22). "Ex-VP Kazibwe urges Busoga Bishops, clan leaders in fight against malaria". Daily Express. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  7. ^ Teven, Kibumba (2023-09-06). "Needy Jinja residents get free ear, nose, and throat surgical treatment". Nile Post. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  8. ^ admin (2022-02-08). "Seeking community perspectives on voluntary family planning". Makerere University Centre of Excellence for Maternal Newborn & Child Health. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  9. ^ Asekeny, Joan. "Restoring Hope and Health: Busoga Health Forum's Lifeline to the Underprivileged". 256trends. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  10. ^ Biurher, Yurii. "Busoga Health Forum - Overview | aiHit". www.aihitdata.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  11. ^ a b c d e "Busoga Health Forum". Research Nexus. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  12. ^ "CHINESE CONSULTANTS TREAT 1000 AT JINJA HEALTH CAMP". mulengeranews.com. 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  13. ^ "Busoga Health Forum (Uganda)". William Davidson Institute. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  14. ^ "Kyabazinga opens first Busoga Lukiiko, outlines kingdom priorities". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  15. ^ "Pre-royal wedding medical camp leaves over 10,000 treated". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  16. ^ "Thousands throng pre-royal wedding medical camp". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  17. ^ "Inhebantu makes first appearance since wedding, hosts luncheon". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  18. ^ "Obwakyabazinga bwa Busoga bweyamye okulwanyisa kkansa wa mabeere n'ow'omumwa gwa nnabaana". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  19. ^ Sarah (2024-02-24). "Inhebantu Jovia Mutesi Hosts Members Of Neyendeire Development Initiative To A Luncheon At Igenge Palace". Busoga Consortium for Development. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  20. ^ Waiswa, Peter; Mpanga, Flavia; Bagenda, Danstan; Kananura, Rornald Muhumuza; O’Connell, Thomas; Henriksson, Dorcus Kiwanuka; Diaz, Theresa; Ayebare, Florence; Katahoire, Anne Ruhweza; Ssegujja, Eric; Mbonye, Anthony; Peterson, Stefan Swartling (2021-06-01). "Child health and the implementation of Community and District-management Empowerment for Scale-up (CODES) in Uganda: a randomised controlled trial". BMJ Global Health. 6 (6): e006084. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2021-006084. ISSN 2059-7908. PMC 8189926. PMID 34103326.
  21. ^ Waiswa, Peter; Mpanga, Flavia; Bagenda, Danstan; Kananura, Rornald Muhumuza; O’Connell, Thomas; Henriksson, Dorcus Kiwanuka; Diaz, Theresa; Ayebare, Florence; Katahoire, Anne Ruhweza; Ssegujja, Eric; Mbonye, Anthony; Peterson, Stefan Swartling (June 2021). "Child health and the implementation of Community and District-management Empowerment for Scale-up (CODES) in Uganda: a randomised controlled trial". BMJ Global Health. 6 (6): e006084. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2021-006084. ISSN 2059-7908. PMC 8189926. PMID 34103326.
  22. ^ Limenyande, Mitima Jean-Marie; Kobusingye, Joyce Owens; Tindyebwa, Tonny; Akongo, Dorothy; Isunju, John Bosco; Musoke, David (2023-11-01). Dubik, Stephen Dajaan (ed.). "Factors associated with compliance with Infection Prevention and Control measures during the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare workers in Kampala City, Uganda". PLOS ONE. 18 (11): e0293732. Bibcode:2023PLoSO..1893732L. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0293732. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 10619793. PMID 37910487.
  23. ^ "Institutionalizing a regional model for improving quality of newborn care at birth across hospitals in Eastern Uganda: A 4-year story". Research Nexus. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  24. ^ Waiswa, Peter; Wanduru, Phillip; Okuga, Monica; Kajjo, Darius; Kwesiga, Doris; Kalungi, James; Nambuya, Harriet; Mulowooza, Jude; Tagoola, Abner; Peterson, Stefan (2021-06-30). "Institutionalizing a Regional Model for Improving Quality of Newborn Care at Birth Across Hospitals in Eastern Uganda: A 4-Year Story". Global Health: Science and Practice. 9 (2): 365–378. doi:10.9745/GHSP-D-20-00156. ISSN 2169-575X. PMC 8324186. PMID 33956641.
  25. ^ "Impact of Solar Light and Electricity on the Quality and Timeliness of Maternity Care: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial in Uganda". Research Nexus. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  26. ^ Rokicki, Slawa; Mwesigwa, Brian; Waiswa, Peter; Cohen, Jessica (2021-12-31). "Impact of Solar Light and Electricity on the Quality and Timeliness of Maternity Care: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial in Uganda". Global Health: Science and Practice. 9 (4): 777–792. doi:10.9745/GHSP-D-21-00205. ISSN 2169-575X. PMC 8691890. PMID 34933975.
  27. ^ Komasawa, Makiko; Sato, Miho; Ssekitoleko, Robert; Waiswa, Peter; Gitta, Sheba; Nabugoomu, Josephine; Honda, Sumihisa; Saito, Kiyoko; Aung, Myo Nyein (2024-04-01). "Study protocol for a type-II hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial to reach teenagers using mobile money shops to reduce unintended pregnancies in Uganda". BMJ Open. 14 (4): e084539. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084539. ISSN 2044-6055. PMC 11002355. PMID 38582537.
  28. ^ Uganda, Health Journalists Network (2024-04-01). "Busoga Health Forum Donates Sickle Cell Screening Machine to Jinja Hospital". Health Journalism Network Uganda(HEJNU). Retrieved 2024-08-08.
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