In Uganda there is a shortage and maldistribution of medically trained health professionals. These are important reasons why cost-effective maternal and child health (MCH) services are not available to over half the population of Uganda and progress towards the Millennium Development Goals for MCH is slow.
Optimising the roles of less specialised health workers (‘task shifting’) is one strategy to address the shortage and maldistribution of more specialised health professionals.
Specialised Health care facilities in Uganda have seen the country improve its performance in the health sector through delivery of quality services.
The following are the key specialised facilities