Uganda in the ECSA Health Community
The Republic of Uganda is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Uganda contributes to regional collaboration in public health, health systems strengthening, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, health workforce development, and communicable and non-communicable disease control.
Through ECSA-HC platforms, Uganda participates in technical committees, policy dialogue, programme expert meetings, and the exchange of best practices across member states.
Uganda’s participation strengthens ECSA-HC’s regional efforts to improve health outcomes, promote health security, and support resilient health systems.
Overview of key indicators
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC
| INDICATOR | VALUE | YEAR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Name | Republic of Uganda | Latest available | ECSA-HC / National profile |
| Total Population | 50,015,092 | 2024 | World Bank |
| GDP Growth Rate | 6.1% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.8% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 68 years | 2024 | World Bank |
| Gross Domestic Product | US$53.91 billion | 2024 | World Bank |
HEALTH PROFILE
| RESOURCE | DETAILS | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| WHO Country Profile | View latest WHO country profile | World Health Organization |
| Health Statistics | Use the WHO country profile and WHO data platform for the latest country health indicators. | World Health Organization |
Source note: Socio-economic and demographic indicators are based on World Bank 2024 country data. Health profile links point to the World Health Organization country profile pages.