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Successful Scale-up: Case Study in Uganda

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This lecture presents a case study of a successful scale-up project in Uganda, focusing on integrating drug safety officers into the public health system and improving access to care for children with fever, malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea. The project also involved importing amoxicillin, utilizing existing pharmacies, and collaborating with stakeholders to expand the scale-up. Through the six identified stages, from idea creation to scaling up, the project achieved financial sustainability, integration into the health system, and positive outcomes for child healthcare in Uganda.

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