Improving Child Survival in Uganda: A Regional Health Systems Approach - Key Insights from Frontline Paediatric Practice

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This CPD session explores practical, frontline strategies to improve child survival in Uganda, drawing on real experiences from paediatric care settings. It highlights key drivers of child morbidity and mortality, including preventable conditions such as malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoeal diseases, and malnutrition. The session emphasizes early diagnosis, timely management, and the importance of integrated service delivery across health system levels. Participants will gain insights into strengthening referral systems, improving quality of care, and leveraging community and facility-based interventions to enhance child health outcomes in resource-limited settings.