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Organization Contact Information | |
| Name: | SEVAC Foundation Uganda |
| Street 1: | Plot 10, Ojwina Road, Lira City |
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| City: | kampala |
| Province: | Northern |
| Post Code: | 256 |
| Country: | Uganda |
| Phone: | +256392124464 |
| Organization Email: | sevacfoundation52@gmail.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.sevacuganda.org |
| Other Online Presence: | @sevacfoundation |
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General Information | |
| Board Constituency: | None |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: | Yes |
| If yes, please enter your registration number: | 80034998105515 |
| Organization Type - Primary: | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: | Other Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) |
| Organization Description: | |
| Our Misssion: A world where orphans, widows, elderly and disadvantaged youth are economically and socially empowered and are champions of change in their lives and communities and our main focus To improve the lives of orphans, widows, elderly and disadvantaged youth and their communities through an innovative partnership and community resources that promotes strong families and young advocates for change.I'm interested in tuberculosis (TB) because it's a preventable and treatable disease, yet it remains a significant global health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. I'm committed to contributing to TB control efforts through various means: 1. Raising awareness: Educating communities, healthcare professionals, and policymakers about TB symptoms, transmission, and treatment options. 2. Supporting research: Encouraging and facilitating studies on TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, including the development of new vaccines and drugs. 3. Improving access to care: Advocating for increased access to quality TB diagnosis, treatment, and support services, especially for vulnerable populations. 4. Enhancing healthcare infrastructure: Strengthening healthcare systems to ensure effective TB control, including training healthcare workers and improving laboratory capacity. 5. Promoting policy change: Encouraging policymakers to prioritize TB control, allocate resources, and implement evidence-based policies. 6. Collaborating with organizations: Partnering with governments, NGOs, and community organizations to leverage resources, expertise, and networks. 7. Developing innovative solutions: Exploring new technologies, such as AI, data analytics, and digital health tools, to enhance TB detection, treatment, and prevention. By addressing these areas, I aim to contribute to the global effort to end TB by 2035, as envisioned in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. |
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| Do you know about the UNHLM declaration: | Yes |
Specializations / Areas of Work | |
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Advocacy Civil Society and Community Engagement Delivery of health services and care Engaging political leaders and ensuring inclusive leadership Provision of drugs, diagnostics and commodities Working on Key Populations related to TB |
Other Organization Information | |
| Total number of staff in your organization: | 6 - 10 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 6 - 10 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: | Involvement in TB control provision |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: | TASO |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: | Resource mobilization |
| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: | Uganda |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: | Yes |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: | |
| Our organization is contributing to the national TB control plan in several ways: 1. TB Awareness and Education: We conduct community outreach programs, workshops, and training sessions to raise awareness about TB symptoms, transmission, and treatment options. 2. TB Treatment Support: We provide treatment adherence support, including counseling, nutrition assistance, and transportation reimbursement, to ensure patients complete their treatment regimens. 3. Contact Tracing and Follow-up: We collaborate with healthcare workers to trace contacts of TB patients, conduct follow-up visits, and ensure timely treatment initiation. 4. TB-HIV Collaborative Activities: We implement integrated TB-HIV services, including co-screening, co-treatment, and referral mechanisms, to address the TB-HIV co-epidemic. 5. Health System Strengthening: We work with healthcare facilities to improve TB diagnostic capacity, enhance laboratory services, and strengthen data management and reporting. 6. Advocacy and Policy Support: We engage with policymakers, stakeholders, and communities to advocate for increased funding, resource allocation, and policy support for TB control efforts. |
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Geographical Reach | |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: | Uganda |
| Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
Uganda |
Contribution | |
| Please tell us how your organization will contribute to the Global Plan to Stop TB by briefly describing its involvement in any of the areas of work listed below: | |
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TB Care Delivery: Advocacy: Raising awareness among policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities to prioritize TB control, increase funding, and address stigma. 2. Communication: Providing accurate information about TB symptoms, treatment, and prevention through various channels, such as health education sessions, media campaigns, and community outreach. 3. Social Mobilization: Engaging communities, civil society organizations, and influencers to promote TB awareness, encourage help-seeking behavior, and support TB patients. 4. Early Detection and Diagnosis: Ensuring access to quality diagnostic services, including rapid molecular tests and chest X-rays. 5. Patient Support: Offering counseling, nutritional support, and social services to address patients' physical and emotional needs. 6. Contact Tracing and Follow-up: Identifying and screening contacts, monitoring treatment progress, and providing follow-up care. 7. Infection Control: Implementing measures to prevent TB transmission in healthcare facilities, communities, and congregate settings. 8. Collaborative TB-HIV Services: Integrating TB and HIV services, including co-screening, co-treatment, and referral mechanisms. 9. Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking program performance, conducting research, and using data to inform policy and programmatic decisions. TB-HIV: Our organization is contributing to TB-HIV efforts in several ways: 1. Integrated TB-HIV Services: We provide co-located TB and HIV services, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care. 2. Co-screening and Co-treatment: We implement routine TB screening for HIV-positive individuals and vice versa. 3. Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and TB Treatment: We ensure HIV-positive TB patients receive ART and TB treatment simultaneously. 4. Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT): We provide IPT to HIV-positive individuals to prevent TB. 5. TB-HIV Training and Capacity Building: We train healthcare workers on TB-HIV co-management and mentorship. 6. Community Engagement and Awareness: We engage communities in TB-HIV awareness, education, and support. |
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Declaration | |
| Declaration of interests: the conflict of interest may be but not limited to financial and resource mobilization to make sure the activities are implemented to it desirable goal. | |
| Application date: | August 5, 2024 |
| Last updated: | April 3, 2025 |