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| PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION
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| Strengthening capacity to optimally care for vulnerable groups at risk for sexually transmitted infections in Kampala, Uganda
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| Countries
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Uganda
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Switzerland
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| Cities
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Kampala
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Zurich
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| Partner institutions
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University Hospital: Makerere University College of Health Sciences
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University Hospital: University Hospital Zurich,
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| Intervention area
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| Partnership approach
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Institutional strengthening, Professional development, Mentoring
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| Duration
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March / 2017 - March / 2018
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| Total budget
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100.000 CHF
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| Contact
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PD Dr. med. Jan Fehr (jan.fehr@usz.ch)
Dr Mohammed Lamorde (mlamorde@idi.co.ug)
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| Project description
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The goal of the project is to improve diagnosis and treatment of the 3 key sexually transmitted infections i.e. syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia in Kampala in a sustainable manner, using innovative laboratory testing approaches. In order to achieve such a goal the project has set the following objectives: 1. To screen and counsel 800 pregnant women during antenatal care for syphilis using ICS tests and link the positives to care, within a 12 months’ timeframe 2. To conduct annual routine screening and counsel for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea using GeneXpert® systems and syphilis testing by ICS among 1000 asymptomatic patients at high risk* for acquisition of STIs or HIV. 3. To clinically manage 300 STI cases incorporating a partner management component in at least 30% cases over 12 month 4. To conduct 6 biannual Continuing Medical Education on STI management in Kampala over 12 months 5. To monitor and report annual program costs at facility level for implementation of objectives 1, 2 and 3 above
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| Fact sheet
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Further information
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Strengthening capacity to optimally care for vulnerable groups at risk for sexually transmitted infections in Kampala, Uganda Goal: To improve diagnosis and treatment of 3 key sexually transmitted infections (syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia) in Kampala in a sustainable manner, using innovative laboratory testing approaches
