Digital Skills, Stronger Care: UCC Funds Facility Based Training for 1,000 Health Workers

DIGITAL SKILLS, STRONGER CARE: UCC Funds Facility Based Training for 1,000 Health Workers

By project team.

At Tapac Health Centre III in Moroto, a group of nurses huddle around a computer, learning how to manage patient records more efficiently. It’s not a hotel workshop or a distant seminar — the training is happening right where care is delivered.

This is part of a nationwide program funded by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) through the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF). The initiative, branded “Digital Skills, Stronger Care”, aims to equip 1,000 health workers in 58 health facilities with essential digital skills.

The Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) is leading the implementation on behalf of the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB), Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB), and Uganda Orthodox Medical Bureau (UOMB). Kisubi Associated Writers Agency (KAWA) is providing technical and communications support, ensuring that the story of this transformation reaches communities and stakeholders alike.

Mr. Sekimpi Lawrence explained: “By training health workers directly in their facilities, we ensure that digital skills are not abstract concepts but practical tools applied in real patient care. This approach strengthens both confidence and competence.”

Photos from the sessions show health workers eagerly embracing new tools — from digital record keeping to online health resources. The excitement is palpable, as participants recognize how these skills will make their work more efficient and patient centered.

For UCC, the program is a demonstration of its commitment to bridging the digital divide. By investing in frontline health workers, the Commission is not only advancing Uganda’s digital agenda but also reinforcing the resilience of the health system.
As one nurse put it after a training session: “We feel empowered. These skills will help us serve our patients better, and that’s what stronger care is all about.”