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- - - We’re a national non-profit dedicated to protecting African communities from infectious diseases. Our work strengthens health systems to withstand current and future health challenges.
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- - - We reimagine healthcare by translating bold ideas into real-world impact. Our work encompasses building strong health systems and improving health outcomes through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and emergency response.
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- - - We operate in 92% of Uganda's districts, with strategic partnerships in 23 African countries and nine others worldwide. Through these collaborations, we gain diverse insights to develop tailored solutions for local communities.
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- - - Everything we do has just one goal: a healthy Africa free from the burden of infectious diseases. We work with communities and partners to address complex health challenges, ensuring improved health outcomes.
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Health Systems Strengthening

Our people-centred approach ensures that those with whom we work are the drivers of progress and will lead their own way to optimal, equitable, and quality health systems.

Leadership and governance

Fostering Decentralized Healthcare Leadership

The Ugandan Constitution (1995) and the Local Governments Act (1997) empower district local governments to take the lead in shaping their healthcare systems. This includes planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, support, supervision, and resource mobilization – all within their designated areas.

IDI’s regional Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) projects fully support this decentralized approach. In line with Ministry of Health and funder guidance, we provide targeted technical assistance to local governments. This empowers them to fulfil their leadership roles in managing decentralized health services, as outlined in signed partnership framework agreements.

Through this collaborative approach, IDI’s HSS projects contribute to a more empowered and effective local healthcare system, ultimately improving health outcomes for the communities they serve.