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| M/MC HCMD Detail Information for PL UGA 35 |  | ID: PL UGA 35
Date: 1986
Country: Uganda
Media Format: Pamphlet
Languages: English
English Title: Immunisation information for religious leaders in Uganda
Producers: Uganda Ministry of Health|Uganda National Expanded Programme on Immunization (UNEPI)|UNICEF
Contact: UNICEF Uganda
Address:
P.O. Box 7047
Kampala, Uganda
Phone: (256 41) 234.591
Email: kampala@unicef.org
Audience: Policy Makers|General
Abstract: Begins with a summary of a statement by religious leaders in Uganda expressing their support for universal child immunization. Gives statistics on the number of children in Uganda who die from childhood diseases. Explains that this can be prevented with immunization programs and that religious leaders should teach people how to be healthy. Devotes a page to each of the following diseases: measles, tuberculosis, polio, whooping cough, diptheria, tetanus. Explains what UNEPI is, how UNICEF is involved. Discusses the child health card and explains what religious leaders can do to advocate for immunization, provide access to immunization, and set a good example.
Description: 21 x 15 cm. 16 p. booklet. Cover: yellow background, green text, drawing of mother holding baby while female health worker gives it an injection
PDF:
http://db.jhuccp.org/mmc/media/uga35.pdf
Subjects: Immunization | Measles | Tuberculosis | Pertussis | Polio | Diphtheria | Tetanus | Advocacy | Religion |
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