The Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER) invites submission of articles on the theme: “(Re)claiming public health services in Uganda,” which is the focus of the 13th issue of its Economic and Social Rights Advocacy (ESRA) Brief to be published in May 2021.   The ESRA Brief focuses on Economic and Social Rights (ESRs) advocacy in Uganda and draws on key lessons from the broader East African Community and beyond. The Brief provides insight into the debates and steps currently being undertaken towards the full realization of ESRs in Uganda.

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The case of Tushemereirwe Sharon exhibits the pitfalls of engagement of private actors in health service delivery and affirms the importance of stronger regulation of such actors in the delivery of social services. It not only sets precedent on the applicability of the Access to Information Act 2005 to private entities carrying out a public function, but also underscores the role of the judiciary in the advancement of social and economic rights.

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10th December 2020 marks 72 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted at the United Nations General Assembly. Commemorating this day during the Covid-19 pandemic – which has and continues to wreak disproportionate havoc amongst the marginalized Ugandans – reaffirms the importance of respecting social and economic rights as enablers to recover and build back better during and post the pandemic.

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Online discussion on 19th October 2020 bringing together for the first time current and former UN Special Rapporteurs to reflect on the impacts of privatisation and on renewed momentum and strategies for the public provision of services related to economic, social and cultural rights such as health, education, water sanitation and housing.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has made clear the critical importance of achieving ‘health for all’ while posing an unprecedented challenge for health systems worldwide. In this webinar we explore how to realise a progressive vision for Universal Health Coverage, the Labour Party’s role in this, and how to address current threats to progress. Allana Kembabazi, ISER's Program Manager Right to Health made a presentation during the webinar.

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This is a Press Statement delivered during the launch of ISER's its research entitled “Uganda's COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package: Will it Deliver?" The research spotlights gaps in the implementation of COVID19 economic stimulus package that was rolled out by the government to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and institution of containment measures.

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