Medstat Initiative has continued to strengthen frontline healthcare capacity across Uganda, with a growing focus on practical, technology-enabled care. To date, 56 frontline health workers including midwives, nurses and clinicians in refugee settlements have been successfully trained in digital health, equipping them with critical skills to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in resource-limited settings.
Building on this momentum, Medstat recently concluded a landmark outreach programme in Refugee settlements. The 3 weeks training brought together 56 frontline health workers, including midwives, nurses and clinicians in a comprehensive effort to enhance both clinical and digital competencies.
About the Programme
The training was structured around three core pillars:
Clinical Assessment Skills: Strengthening patient history taking, physical examination techniques, and accurate documentation.
Digital Health Tools: Practical use of electronic health records, mobile health applications, and telemedicine protocols to improve efficiency and continuity of care.
Communication & Counselling: Promoting patient-centred communication, informed consent practices, and basic mental health first aid.
Participant Feedback
Post-training evaluations reflected a 94% satisfaction rate, with participants consistently highlighting the hands-on, practical approach as the most impactful aspect of the programme.
“I have been a nurse for 12 years, but I never properly understood how to use our electronic records system until this training.”
— Participant
Medstat Initiative extends its sincere gratitude to all partners and stakeholders who supported the successful implementation of this programme.
As the initiative expands, the focus remains on delivering practical, scalable training that empowers health workers and improves patient care outcomes across Africa's most underserved communities.