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What is involved in an efficient relationship between the Ministry of Health and teaching hospitals in order for both institutions to effectively meet their objectives; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Teaching hospitals play a critical role in health care, medical education, and research. They are important to the Ministry of Health, which is responsible for providing quality healthcare to …

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What are the effects of clinical pathways in cancer management; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:Disease or diagnosis (Cancer) management pathways may be divided into patient pathways and clinical pathways. A clinical pathway is a documented sequence of clinical interventions assisting a patient with a …

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Covid-19 - Factors promoting vaccine hesitancy and measures to address these in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:Uganda rolled out the Covid-19 vaccination in March 2021. The Ministry of Health used a phased approach in the rollout, prioritizing Health Care Workers (HCWs), security personnel, staff within the …

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What does policy implementation monitoring entail; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:Monitoring is essential for policymakers, government officials, development managers, and civil society to learn from past experiences, improve service delivery and plan and allocate resources. In addition, it helps to …

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Effective communication strategies during COVID-19 outbreak; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
Rapid Review
Health Research

BackgroundPolicy and decision makers in Uganda are cognisant of the importance of effective communication from the responsible authorities in the prevention and control of an outbreak, as a lack of …

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Why immunisation coverage is not recovering; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:The Uganda Ministry of Health monitors HPV screening through district-level data collection, incentivizing active monitoring. In Mukono District, efforts have focused on educating HIV-infected women and providing sample self-collection kits …

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Causes of Absenteeism and Associated Mitigating Measures Among Health Workers; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:One of the District Health Teams (DHT) in Uganda is struggling with chronic health workers absenteeism at health facilities. Absenteeism has affected service delivery at the health facilities within the …

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Can decentralization of health services improve health service delivery in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Many developing countries face challenges in providing quality and equitable healthcare, especially to marginalized populations. Decentralization, a political reform aimed at reducing central influence and increasing local autonomy, has …

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How applicable are the 2010 WHO guidelines for infant feeding in the context of HIV in low-income countries like Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is the primary way children contract HIV, and this can occur during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. In resource-rich settings, mothers with HIV infection are counseled against …

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What is the evidence for the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of âReady-To-Use Feedsâ; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Malnutrition rates in Uganda are high, with a significant proportion of children under 5 suffering from chronic and acute malnutrition. Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), known as RUTAFA in Uganda, …

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Endocrine and metabolic abnormalities among HIV-infected patients: a current review
Ssekitoleko Richard, Kibirige Davis
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Multiple endocrine and metabolic abnormalities have been reported among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients since the pre-antiretroviral therapy era. These abnormalities present with either subclinical or overt clinical …

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Overt diabetes mellitus among newly diagnosed Ugandan tuberculosis patients: a cross sectional study
Worodria W, Kibirige D, Mutebi E, Ssekitoleko R
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There is a documented increase of diabetes mellitus in Sub Saharan Africa, a region where tuberculosis is highly endemic. Currently, diabetes mellitus is one of the recognised risk factors …

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Vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as an acute confusional state: A case report and review of literature
Kibirige D, Kaddu-Mukasa M, Wekesa C, Waiswa M
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with a wide spectrum of neuro-psychiatric manifestations.Results: We report a case of a 44 year old female patient referred to the haematology unit with …

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Vitamin D deficiency among adult patients with tuberculosis: A cross sectional study from a national referral hospital in Uganda
Worodria W, Mayanja-Kizza H, Kibirige D, Mutebi E, Ssekitoleko R
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been reported among patients with tuberculosis in Africa despite abundantsunshine. Vitamin D plays a fundamental role in improving anti tuberculosis immunity, reducing progression andseverity of …

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What is the link between vitamin D and tuberculosis?
Worodria W., Kibirige D., Kiggundu D. S.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Vitamin D directly influences the body's immunological response to tuberculosis by modulating the production of certain antimicrobial peptides …

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Suboptimal glycaemic and blood pressure control and screening for diabetic complications in adult ambulatory diabetic patients in Uganda: A retrospective study from a developing country
Kibirige D, Atuhe D, Sebunya R, Mwebaze R
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundCurrently, Sub Saharan Africa is faced with a substantial burden from diabetes mellitus. In most of the African countries, screening for diabetes related complications and control of blood pressure and …

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Access to affordable medicines and diagnostic tests for asthma and COPD in sub Saharan Africa: the Ugandan perspective
Worodria W, Nantanda R, Kibirige D, Muttamba W, Kirenga B, Katagira W, Atuhe D, Mwebaze R, Kampiire L
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Equitable access to affordable medicines and diagnostic tests is an integral component of optimal clinical care of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In Uganda, we …

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Discontinuation of tuberculosis treatment among children in the Kampala Capital City Authority health facilities: a mixed-methods study
Okoboi S, Izudi J, Kibirige L
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionDiscontinuation of tuberculosis treatment (DTT) among children in sub-Saharan Africa is a major obstacle to effective tuberculosis (TB) control and has the potential to worsen the emergence of multi-drug resistant …

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Understanding the pathogenesis of lean non-autoimmune diabetes in an African population with newly diagnosed diabetes
Kibirige D, Smeeth L, Sekitoleko I, Lumu W, Jones AG, Hattersley AT, Nyirenda MJ
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aims/hypothesis Apparent type 2 diabetes is increasingly reported in lean adult individuals in sub-Saharan Africa. However, studies undertaking robust clinical and metabolic characterisation of lean individuals with new-onset type 2 …

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Vitamin B12 deficiency among patients with diabetes mellitus: is routine screening and supplementation justified?
Mwebaze Raymond, KibirigeDavis
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient required for optimal hemopoetic, neuro-cognitive and cardiovascular function. Biochemical and clinical vitamin B12 deficiency has been demonstrated to be highly prevalent among …

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