Assessment of Infection Prevention and Control Measures in Kagera Hospitals

TLDR

• Health authorities in Kagera are enhancing preparedness for disease outbreaks through an assessment of infection prevention and control measures.
• The assessment began on August 18, 2026, and involves experts from the Ministry of Health and the Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (CIHEB).
• The focus is on evaluating the readiness of health facilities to manage infectious disease outbreaks and training healthcare workers in patient management during such events.
• Dr. Rebecca Gwambasa, the Acting Kagera Regional Medical Officer, emphasized the importance of this exercise due to the region's proximity to countries with recent disease outbreaks.
• The assessment includes hospitals managed by councils across Kagera Region, aiming to identify weaknesses in IPC systems and improve them.