Rheumatic Heart Disease in Uganda

Where is Uganda?Uganda is a small country in East Africa with a population of roughly 48.26 million people. Uganda takes its name from the Buganda kingdom, which encompasses a large portion of the south of the country, including the capital Kampala. The official languages of Uganda are English and Swahili.

What is RHD and what is the role of RHD in Uganda?

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Connection to the SDG’s● SDG 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well being for all at all ages.

Rheumatic heart disease is a condition that can be avoided and that people are needlessly suffering from everyday. In order to stop this preventable condition, more health interventions need to be implemented in this underdeveloped country.

● SDG 10 strives to achieve reduced inequality with and among countries. Due to the high level of inequality and available resources, Uganda is at a disadvantage when it comes to fighting against rheumatic heart disease. To help stop this preventable condition, modern medicine needs to be made available like it is in more developed countries.

● SDG 11 is attempting to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. With a vast and ever growing population, is also the risk of growing numbers of rheumatic heart disease. Stopping the spread of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease ensures safer cities and communities for people to live in.

Cultural AspectsEvidence indicates that culture of Uganda affects rheumatic heart disease in the following major ways:

● Willingness of students and teachers to participate in screenings● Lack of modern technology and housing● Personal space in larger cities

Ethical issues related to culture and rheumatic heart disease in Uganda include:

● Should echocardiography be included in the Jones criteria for diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever?

● Refusing medical treatment/preventative measures

Political Aspects

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The portion of government expenditure spent on healthcare is a mere 9.6% which is much lower than the Abuja Declaration target of 15%.”

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Historical Aspects

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Design Aspects

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Economic

● RHD normally is associated with poverty and unemployment, although the link between RHD and these factors have not yet been found.

● Income does seem to play a role in further development of RHD.

Intervention

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Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking Learning outcomes for this project involved:

1. Assessing the quality of information we integrated into our project pages2. Integrating our research and insights into understanding the problem, and3. Evaluating the information, ideas, and activities according to logic, clarity, effectiveness, etc.

Wow Factor

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