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Foundation of a National Resuscitation Committee in Uganda

In the run-up to the 2024 Congress of the European Resuscitation Council in Athens from 31.10.-02.11.2024, the formation of a Ugandan Resuscitation Council was initiated, which will enable the integration of resuscitation standards into national health policy, the daily routine of emergency services and curricula. To this end, the interim leadership of the Uganda National Resuscitation Committee (UNRC) attended the congress and was able to hold good and important discussions with the leadership team and various members of the ERC. The details are summarized in the accompanying report and in a video.

Start October 2024

Duration
until further notice

Location
Uganda (nationwide)

Goal

The aim is to establish a Uganda National Resuscitation Committee (UNRC) and link it to the European Resuscitation Council (ERC). The Association of Ambulance Professionals Uganda (AAPU) training center currently offers the certified course formats Advanced Life Support (ALS), European Pediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) and Newborn Life Support (NLS) as well as other low-threshold course programs in Uganda. The UNRC is intended to standardize the course standards in the country. This will make it possible for the UNRC to receive one of the five ERC seats awarded to non-European countries.

Activities

  • September 2024: The UNRC submits its concept note and thus the request for partnership with the ERC. The application is approved by all medical associations in the country and is supported by the Ugandan Ministry of Health.
  • October 2024: Very positive exchange with the ERC Steering Committee during the visit to the ERC conference in Athens. The ERC gives Uganda the green light for the application and expresses great interest in a partnership and future collaboration.

Partner

The Association of Ambulance Professionals Uganda AAPU is an umbrella organization that brings together all pre-hospital ambulance service providers and emergency care bodies in Uganda. AAPU organizes conferences, maintains a national and international network, publishes statements, introduces training programs in the country, establishes research programs, sets expert standards and coordinates disaster control operations. The representatives and officials of AAPU are representatives of emergency services, professional societies, clinics and politics who are highly committed to promoting important issues.

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