Processes and experiences of satellite haemophilia clinic set-ups in Uganda – a short report

Philip Kasirye, Agnes Kisakye, Annette Nakalyango, Atwiine Barnabas

The Journal of Haemophilia Practice(2022)

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Abstract Haemophilia knowledge and care are largely missing in much of sub-Saharan Africa and there is a need for concerted efforts to ensure access to care services by affected persons. Haemophilia Foundation Uganda, supported by the global haemophilia community and working with the Uganda Ministry of Health, has set up eight satellite haemophilia treatment centres (HTCs) as part of a wider initiative to raise awareness and improve haemophilia care. Setting up the HTCs has involved a six-step process involving stakeholders in government, healthcare and the community, and ranging from securing initial support to an ongoing follow-up programme of mentorship and training. Over 1,700 healthcare professionals have been trained and 186 patients have been registered at these peripheral facilities over the past five years. This is helping to improve access to care, but there are still shortcomings around diagnostic capacity, available healthcare personnel, and facilities to procure recombinant factor products. We will continue and further our advocacy for budgetary inclusion of haemophilia at political and facility levels. We also propose a continued strengthening of the haemophilia care teams through mentorship, networking, and mobilisation for diagnostic support at large public hospitals.
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