Uganda National Association of Community and Occupational Health (UNACOH)

Uganda National Association of Community and Occupational Health (UNACOH) was formed in 1987. It brings together health professionals and any other individuals and organizations interested or active in the improvement of health in Uganda. It was registered as a Non-Governmental Organization in 1991. UNACOH enjoys a membership of about 1,000 from 80 Districts in the country and has 21 established District Branches: UNACOH targets to establish branches in all the 140 Administrative Districts of Uganda. UNACOH aims at promoting a positive health culture among the Ugandan population and to influence health policies through promoting the principles of Primary Health Care (PHC). The organization carries out its activities in the fields of health care and teaching, research in community, occupational and environmental Health.