Reply To: Discussion Forum 1

[Albert Erongu]

Post your reflections on building strong leadership and increasing political support for the rehabilitation of your country on the discussion board.
Mapping of key stakeholders is key in building a strong leadership and increasing political support for rehabilitation across all levels. In Uganda; at the national level the key stakeholders may include; the Ministry of Health, the Parliament of Uganda, the Parliaments Committee on Health, the Ministry of Education and Sport, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Implementing Partners. a National Technical Working Group can be formed comprising of key representatives from this sectors to champion the integration of rehabilitation services into the health system. The Technical working groups at the regional level can be led by the Regional Referral Hospital Directors while at the district level headed by the Chief Administrative Officers.