{
  "id": 1412295,
  "title": "Uganda: Health Ministry Urges Ugandans to Learn Basic Emergency Response Skills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/uganda-health-ministry-urges-ugandans-to-learn-basic-emergency-1412295",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-17T03:19:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AllAfrica Health",
    "slug": "allafrica-health",
    "url": "https://allafrica.com/stories/202608170049.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Health in Uganda has praised Jefrat Health Hub Ltd for raising public awareness and teaching basic emergency response skills as part of their efforts to improve emergency medical services across the country. Dr. John Baptist Waniaye Nambohe, Commissioner for Emergency Medical Services at the Ministry of Health, unveiled a community emergency medical awareness campaign led by Jefrat Health Hub in collaboration with various emergency response stakeholders. The campaign aims to equip ordinary citizens with essential knowledge on how to handle situations like road accidents, fires, and other emergencies that require immediate intervention before professional medical assistance arrives.\n\nCommunities, particularly those in high-traffic areas, have been urged to learn emergency response skills. Dr. Nambohe emphasized the importance of safety and discipline as the campaign expands, adding that members of the public can play a crucial role in the initial response to emergencies. He called for improved dissemination of ambulance contact numbers and increased public awareness about emergency medical services available in communities.\n\nDr. Nambohe also suggested the idea of establishing a National EMS Hour, which would serve as a dedicated platform for educating the public about emergency medical services and appropriate responses. Jefrat Health Hub CEO, Jeremiah Kirungi, explained that the campaign is designed to help communities understand both emergency prevention and response tactics. He encouraged residents of busy public spaces to stay vigilant and acquire fundamental skills to assist victims while waiting for professional responders.\n\nThe campaign seeks to raise awareness about preventing emergencies and responding swiftly when someone is in danger. It was inspired by various emergencies affecting communities, including incidents involving schoolchildren. Kirungi acknowledged the Uganda Red Cross Society and other organizations for their contributions to community sensitization and emergency preparedness. The campaign will continue in markets, public spaces, and other high-traffic locations as organizers strive to boost public knowledge of emergency prevention and basic first response.",
  "summary": "[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has commended Jefrat Health Hub Ltd for promoting public awareness and basic emergency response skills as part of efforts to strengthen emergency medical services in Uganda.",
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        "outlet": "AllAfrica",
        "title": "Uganda: Health Ministry Urges Ugandans to Learn Basic Emergency Response Skills",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/uganda-health-ministry-urges-ugandans-to-learn-basic-emergency",
        "published": "2026-08-17T03:19:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}