Child deprivation, Uganda, 2016/17

Child item Essential % Don't have, can't afford %
Own bed 81% 74%
Two pairs of properly-fitting shoes 79% 71%
Presents for children once a year on special occasions 54% 70%
Own blanket 85% 66%
Some new clothes 70% 63%
Books at home for their age 71% 59%
Three meals a day 96% 48%
A desk and chair for homework 55% 45%
Educational toys and games 53% 44%
Bus/taxi fare or other transport 68% 41%
To be able to participate in school trips 69% 38%
All fees, uniforms of correct size and equipment 88% 34%
A visit to the health facility when ill and all prescribed medication 97% 33%
Toiletries to be able to wash every day 93% 29%
Two sets of clothing 94% 17%
Own room for children over 10 of different sexes 76% 17%

UNHS 2016/17, N= 41,088 children

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