Abstract
In terms of disease burden, many low- and middle-income countries are currently experiencing a transition from infectious to chronic diseases. In Uganda, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have increased significantly in recent years; this challenge is compounded by the healthcare worker shortage and the underfunded health system administration. Addressing the growing prevalence of NCDs requires evidence-based policies and strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality rates; however, the integration and evaluation of new policies and processes pose many challenges. Task-shifting is the process whereby specific tasks are transferred to health workers with less training and fewer qualifications. Successful implementation of a task-shifting policy requires appropriate skill training, clearly defined roles, adequate evaluation, an enhanced training capacity and sufficient health worker incentives. This article focuses on task-shifting policy as a potentially effective strategy to address the growing burden of NCDs on the Ugandan healthcare system.
Publication details
- DOI
- 10.18295/squmj.2016.16.02.005
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 16(2), 161-167
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-ND 4.0
Cite this article
APA 7
Katende, G., & Donnelly, M. (2025). Shining a Light on Task-Shifting Policy: Exploring opportunities for adaptability in non-communicable disease management programmes in Uganda. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 16(2), 161-167. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2016.16.02.005
MLA 9
Katende, Godfrey, and Mary Donnelly. "Shining a Light on Task-Shifting Policy: Exploring opportunities for adaptability in non-communicable disease management programmes in Uganda." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 2, 2025, pp. 161-167. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2016.16.02.005.
Chicago (author–date)
Katende, Godfrey, and Mary Donnelly. 2025. "Shining a Light on Task-Shifting Policy: Exploring opportunities for adaptability in non-communicable disease management programmes in Uganda." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 16 (2): 161-167. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2016.16.02.005.
Harvard
Katende, G. and Donnelly, M. (2025) 'Shining a Light on Task-Shifting Policy: Exploring opportunities for adaptability in non-communicable disease management programmes in Uganda', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 16(2), pp. 161-167. doi:10.18295/squmj.2016.16.02.005.
Vancouver
Katende G, Donnelly M. Shining a Light on Task-Shifting Policy: Exploring opportunities for adaptability in non-communicable disease management programmes in Uganda. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;16(2):161-167. doi:10.18295/squmj.2016.16.02.005
IEEE
G. Katende, and M. Donnelly, "Shining a Light on Task-Shifting Policy: Exploring opportunities for adaptability in non-communicable disease management programmes in Uganda," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 161-167, 2025, doi: 10.18295/squmj.2016.16.02.005.