The field attachment training is a requirement for the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree program at Makerere University. A student pursing a bachelor of science in biomedical engineering is required to undergo two such trainings for the completion of the program. This training is intended to expose the students to the field of study and promote learning outside of the classroom. This report details my experiences during the six week field attachment at Case Hospital. It contains information about Case Hospital ranging from background information to the services offered at the institution. It also entails the details about some of the equipment I interacted with during the course of my training and the activities performed. It also provides the challenges I experienced, how they were overcome and recommendations that I believe can improve the field attachment experience.

Field attachment conducted at Ndejje H/C IV enabled me to relate theory (class work) with various practicals conducted and skills at hand gained during the internship training, also provided me an opportunity to apply the principles and techniques theoretically learnt into real-life problem-solving situation. Under this, daily and periodical activities were carried out such looking for missing files, filling health facility reports in box files, engaging in compiling of health facility weekly and monthly reports, backing up of data, introduction to use of EMR, registering new patients in EMR, data entry in dhis2 system, updating KP tracker system, updating ART and Prep registers, data cleaning in EMR system, receiving monthly reports of other facilities, data validation in EMR system and data extraction of weekly and monthly reports in EMR system. Through performing the daily and periodical activities, such as receiving monthly reports of other health facilities, the approach of first come first serve was highly observed and followed. During updating KP tracker system and EMR system, high level of confidentiality was maintained. During data cleaning and validation in EMR system, high level of accuracy was maintained. Engaging in compiling of weekly and monthly health facility reports as well as filling of health facility reports a method of observation was used to aid the operation of those activities. A number of experiences were drawn as a result of performing the daily and periodical activities such as use of EMR, dhis2 and KP tracker data base systems during data entry, validation, cleaning and extraction of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Also use of medical registers to update patients who had come for ART and PREP refills. However, there were also challenges that were faced during the field attachment such as work overload, limited office work space, limited knowledge on some medical terms and codes, transport expenses, no lunch/ breakfast facilitation, errors and omissions. Due to the above challenges, several recommendations are to be suggested to Ndejje H/C IV such as improving on office work space in records department in order to widen its area of operation. That was the way through which the field attachment was carried out at Ndejje H/C IV. In conclusion, that was the way through which the field attachment was carried out at Ndejje H/C IV and it had muti-dimensional benefits on the internet’s side, University and Ndejje H/C IV as well.

Climate change has become a widespread topic in recent years. This is a problem that resulted from the emission of greenhouse gases that affect our environment. Therefore, it raises questions on whether the problem is caused by human activities or it’s just part of nature’s cycle. This paper discusses and compares the factors that contribute to climate change by humans and nature, effects of climate change, and solutions that are done to combat climate change from progressing, In the world we live in today it’s not right to talk about climate change and climate the livelihoods of people because in either way both factors bring an effect to each other and their change in the status quo influence a change to development. Human use the environment to achieve a sustainable livelihood hence development and the extent to which the environment is used can either influence positive or negative effects which bring in climate changes. Climate change either way isn’t brought by its self but it’s influenced by the dynamic changes influenced by human beings in regards for them to fulfill their needs and to bring development in their lives. The study examined climate changes in Nankulabye zone 6, Rubaga Division. The objectives of the study were, (a) to assess the causes of climate change, (b) to find out the effects of climate change, (c) to identify the possible solutions to climate change. Qualitative research questions were used for the study because the aim of the research was to get an insight on how climate change has influenced a change in people’s livelihood. To this end, in-depth interviews, observation and questionnaire data collection methods were used to carry out research. A study sample of 25 participants was drawn using probability sampling (random sampling).

The report contains my experience and knowledge acquired as on intern at Off-Tu-Mission for the period of 1stAugust2021-3rd September 2021.The major aim of the period attachment was to get practical knowledge and experience to prepare me for future employment demands as a requirement by the university. As on intern I was attached to the urban children ministry organization which therefore deals with the children’s welfare, education and health .The report covers the activities done, knowledge, skills and experiences acquired in the department under the accounts unit. Chapter one. This gives an overview of the background, objectives of the field attachment vision and mission statement of the organization and also provides the organization, structure of the organization and the main activities of the organization. Chapter two. This gives the student position in organization duties, perfumed and responsibilities, analysis policy document, supervision level and relationship with the survivors, working relationship with the staff, authority levels of the student interest and challenges faced and what can be changed in the organization. Chapter three. This provides the detailed evaluation of the field attachment including the level of accomplishment of duties and responsibilities assigned new knowledge and skills gained in each of the duties and responsibilities, most interesting experience, relatedness of university taught programs to the field of work, challenges faced and how they were managed. It also includes the benefits delivered from field attachment, advocacy in university preparing the student for field attachment and preparedness of the students for field attachment. Chapter four: This provides conclusion and recommendation on the key policy issues that need to be addressed by Makerere University, improvement of service delivery at the place of attachment. This chapter also recommends the university to give internship letter in time for the students to be able to search and start internship as early as possible. It also recommends the students need to be descent, good time managers and respectful to was their field’s supervisor and people they interact with at the field and above all adhere to the field attachment code of conduct.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created the largest disruption of education systems in human history, affecting nearly 1.6 billion learners in more than 200 countries. Closures of schools, institutions and other learning spaces have impacted more than 94% of the world’s student population. This has brought far-reaching changes in all aspects of our lives. Social distancing and restrictive movement policies have significantly disturbed traditional educational practices. Reopening of schools after relaxation of restriction is another challenge with many new standard operating procedures put in place. Within a short span of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have researched that the works on teaching and learning in different ways. Several schools, colleges and universities have discontinued face-to-face teachings. There is a fear of losing 2020 academic year or even more in the coming future. The need of the hour is to innovate and implement alternative educational system and assessment strategies. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to pave the way for introducing digital learning. This essay aims to provide a comprehensive discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online teaching and learning of various papers and indicate the way forward. These are some the findings that I gathered from the field the study show that the circumstances created by COVID-19 have caused a great deal of concern among students, parents and teachers about assessment, distance learning inadequacy, and student overload., Opportunities to advance the quality of education, the support of teachers, parents, and families, coupled with practical suggestions for parties involved in the field of education are also included.

Brief information about KYDLG Kayunga was curved out of Mukono District as well as granted a District status by the parliament of Uganda on 1st December ,2000 and fully became operational in January 2001. It’s located approximately 74km east of Kampala city, bordered by Mukono in the south, Jinja and Buikwe to the east, Kamuli in the north eastern, Amolator & Apac in the north, Luweero in the west and Nakasongola in the north western with approximately a coverage area of 1810 sq.km. Internship objectives.  Interpersonal and computer skills,  Report writing skills and the problem-solving skills  Developing my analytical skills while execution of assigned duties Activities carried out  Oriented on the Integrated Financial Management system.  Recorded the Electronic Transfer Fund numbers of the contracted suppliers.  Printed out the different payment vouchers of the suppliers.  Entering of the local purchase orders from the procurement office.  Entering the bank statement in the system.  Generation of receipts. Summary of acquired skills  Familiarized with the Integrated Financial Management System.  Learnt how to prepare printed payment vouchers of the contracted suppliers.  Learnt to prepare General receipts for bidders.  Learnt how to update the asset register.  Relating with clients especially that come for consultation at the district.  Developed my computer skills especially with the IFMS.