Danny Gotto
Equitable Health: a far-away dream for young girls and women in Uganda?
This case reveals the reproductive health challenges young people face in Uganda that predispose them to maternal mortality, and invites to discussion of the responsibilities and opportunities for local leaders. It references concerns of teenage pregnancy reported in Jinja District during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2020 District Health Office report, 17% of women…
Equitable Health: a far-away dream for young girls and women in Uganda?
This case reveals the reproductive health challenges young people face in Uganda that predispose them to maternal mortality, and invites to discussion of the responsibilities and opportunities for local leaders. It references concerns of teenage pregnancy reported in Jinja District during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2020 District Health Office report, 17% of women…
The right to health in Uganda – addressing the tension between duty bearers and rights holders to acheive equitable health
This scenario highlights the health inequities in Uganda’s healthcare system. It brings out the contention and tension between claim holders (claimants of rights) and duty bearers (guarantors of rights) in a resource-constrained reality. It is intended to help learners appreciate how a potential tension may appear or be conceptualized by both sides. It is also…
The right to health in Uganda – addressing the tension between duty bearers and rights holders to acheive equitable health
This scenario highlights the health inequities in Uganda’s healthcare system. It brings out the contention and tension between claim holders (claimants of rights) and duty bearers (guarantors of rights) in a resource-constrained reality. It is intended to help learners appreciate how a potential tension may appear or be conceptualized by both sides. It is also…
