40 Million UBOS projections, 2019 with 51% as young people below 18 years
Country Health Vision
To accelerate movement towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with essential health and related services needed for promotion of a health and productive life. Uganda HSDP 2015/16 – 2019/20
Fertility
5.4% This currently contributes to a high child dependency ratio
Population Social Status
78% of the population live in rural areas, majority are poor Uganda National Population and Health Census 2014
Current Gaps
mCPR
39% (target: to increase to 50% by 2020) UDHS 2016
Unmet Needs for FP
26% (target: reduce to 10% by 2020) UDHS 2016
National Health Budget
7% (target: increase to at least 15% by 2020) National Annual budget 2018/19
CEmONC
78% HC IVs (increase coverage to 90%) Annual health sector performance report FY2017/18
Advocacy Key Asks
Increase access to and use of FP services in private sector
In Uganda, partners under the Drug shop taskforce urge the government to scale up direct access of injectable contraceptives at private drug shops and pharmacies
Address Teenage pregnancy in Uganda
Teenage adolescent pregnancy stands at 25% in uganda . There is a lot of need for the government of Uganda through the Ministry of health to put in place and also implement the national adolescent health policy, the national policy for sexual and reproductive health and rights and the national school health policy . This step will play a big role in addressing teenage pregnancy in Uganda.
Guiding FP Policies
The National Development Plan III (2020/21-2024/25) main...