Establishment of District-Led Production of WHO-Recommended Alcohol-based Hand Rub (ABHR) during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Model for Improving Access to ABHR during Health Emergencies
J Water Sanit Hyg Dev. 2023;13(10):847-856. doi: 10.2166/washdev.2023.143.ABSTRACTIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we established and sustained local production of alcohol-based handrub (ABHR) at district scale for healthcare facilities and community, public locations in four districts in Uganda. District officials provided space and staff for production units. The project renovated space for production, trained staff on ABHR production, and transported ABHR to key locations. The production officer conducted internal ABHR quality assessments while trained district health inspectors conducted external quality assessmen...
Source: Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Fred Tusabe Mohammed Lamorde Alexandra Medley Maureen Kesande Matthew J Lozier Sauda Yapswale Francis Ociti Herbert Isabirye Elly Nuwamanya Judith Nanyondo Amy Boore Waverly Vosburgh Juliet N Kasule Caroline Pratt David Berendes Source Type: research