Health Facility Census in the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Divisions Census Report

The census aimed to provide an overview of the health facilities in the KCCA divisions, including their number, types, and services offered. The study area included the five divisions of Kampala city, and the target population consisted of all health facilities within these divisions. The census employed a survey design, with data collection methods and tools including pre-interview information, health facility data, and interview information. The survey was executed using tablets for data collection and transmission. The study area and target population were identified, and the survey design was implemented to gather data on various aspects of the health facilities. The census findings revealed that there were 1448 health facilities in the KCCA divisions. The types of health facilities included government health facilities, private for-profit health facilities, and private not-for-profit health facilities. The health care waste management practices presented by division showed that 71% of health facilities had adequate waste management systems in place. The hours of operation for health facilities varied, with 55% of facilities operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The range of health services available at the health facilities included outpatient services, inpatient services, laboratory services, and radiology services. The available cadre of staff at the health facilities included doctors, nurses, midwives, and other support staff. The licensing and certification compliance of health facilities was also assessed, with 85% of government health facilities and 75% of private for-profit health facilities having valid operating licenses. The availability of laboratory certificates was also high, with 85% of government health facilities and 80% of private for-profit health facilities having valid certificates. The best practices identified during the census included the use of electronic data collection and transmission systems, the implementation of health care waste management systems, and the availability of a wide range of health services. The conclusions drawn from the census were that the health facilities in the KCCA divisions were generally well-equipped and staffed, but there were areas for improvement, particularly in terms of health care waste management and licensing compliance. Recommendations were made to improve the health facilities in the KCCA divisions, including the implementation of more effective health care waste management systems, the provision of training and equipment for staff, and the improvement of licensing and certification compliance. The census provided a comprehensive overview of the health facilities in the KCCA divisions and identified areas for improvement to enhance the delivery of health services in the region.