PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT | Mtendere Hospital

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
SERVICES

Disease Surveillance: Monitors and collects data on disease incidence to detect and control outbreaks.
TB Contact Tracing: Identification and evaluation of people who may have been exposed to someone with active TB disease
Infection Prevention Control (IPC): Implements protocols to prevent and control infections within healthcare settings.
Epidemic Preparedness: Plans and prepares for potential epidemics to ensure a rapid and effective response.
Water Quality Monitoring: Tests and assesses water sources to ensure they meet safety standards for public health.
Vector Control: Manages and reduces populations of disease-carrying organisms like mosquitoes and ticks.
Public Health Inspections of Premises: Inspects various facilities to ensure they comply with health and safety regulations.
Sanitation: Ensures proper waste management and sanitation practices to prevent the spread of diseases.
Occupational Health and Safety: Protects healthcare workers and patients from workplace hazards.
Community Diagnosis: Assesses the health needs of the community through surveys and screenings.
Health Promotion and Education: Provides education and resources to promote healthy behaviors and prevent diseases

ART-HIV Testing Service: Provides comprehensive HIV testing, counseling, and linkage to care.
TB Screening: Screens for Tuberculosis to ensure early detection and treatment.
Index Testing: Tests sexual partners and children of HIV-positive individuals.
Social Network Service: Uses community networks to promote health and well-being.
Know Your Child Status: Helps parents know the HIV status of their children.
Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision: Reduces HIV risk through safe circumcision procedures.
Cervical Cancer Screening: Detects cervical cancer early through Pap smears and HPV testing

Antenatal Care: Provides care for expectant mothers, including check-ups and monitoring fetal development.
Postnatal Care: Supports mothers and newborns after delivery with health assessments and infant care guidance.
Under Five Clinic: Focuses on children under five, offering immunizations and growth monitoring.
Family Planning: Offers contraceptive options and counseling to help plan families.
Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT): Prevents transmission of HIV and other infections from mothers to babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Adolescent Health Services: Addresses health needs of adolescents, including reproductive health education and mental health support