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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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Malaria hospitalisation in East Africa: age, phenotype and transmission intensity
Mohammed S., Akech S., Gupta S., Kamau A., Paton R.S., Mpimbaza A., Khazenzi C., Ogero M., Mumo E., Alegana V.A. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Understanding the age patterns of disease is necessary to target interventions to maximise cost-effective impact. New malaria chemoprevention and vaccine initiatives target young children attending routine immunisation services. Here …

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Threats posed by stockpiles of expired pharmaceuticals in low- and middle-income countries: a Ugandan perspective
Kamba Pakoyo Fadhiru, Ireeta Munanura Edson, Balikuna Sulah, Kaggwa Bruhan
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

In some low- and middle-income countries, the national stores and public-sector health facilities contain large stocks of pharmaceuticals that are past their expiry dates. In low-income countries like Uganda, many …

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Why regulatory indifference towards pharmaceutical pollution of the environment could be a missed opportunity in public health protection. a holistic view
Kamba Pakoyo Fadhiru, Kaggwa Bruhan, Munanura Edson Ireeta, Okurut Tom, Kitutu Freddy Eric
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

AJOL Abstract: The last generation has witnessed bludgeoning of the world's population, a spike in disease burden, and unprecedented levels of pharmaceutical consumption and production. Unfortunately, pharmaceuticals have left their …

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Predictors of controlled prescription drug non-medical and lifetime use among patients accessing public mental health services in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Byakika-Kibwika P, Sewankambo N, Kamba PF, Mulangwa J, Kageni P, Balikuna S, Kengo A, Mutamba BB, Adome RO
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectivesWe determined the prevalence of controlled prescription drug (CPD) non-medical and lifetime use and their predictors among patients at three public psychiatric clinics in Uganda to identify missed care opportunities, …

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Health-related quality of life of adolescents with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-sectional study
Rujumba J, Mupere E, Munube D, Kambasu D M, Lekuya H M
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundSickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic hematologic disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Hemoglobinopathies are the most prevalent genetic disease globally, and SCD is estimated to affect 0.7% …

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Neurocognitive Function at the First-Line Failure and on the Second-Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Africa: Analyses From the EARNEST Trial
Kambugu Andrew, Walker Sarah A., van Oosterhout Joep J., Thompson Jennifer, Hakim James, Tumukunde Dinah, Mwebaze Raymond, Hoppe Anne, Abach James, Kwobah Charles and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVE:<BR>To assess neurocognitive function at the first-line antiretroviral therapy failure and change on the second-line therapy.<BR>DESIGN:<BR>Randomized controlled trial was conducted in 5 sub-Saharan African countries.<BR>METHODS:<BR>Patients failing the first-line …

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Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda
Kamei A, Sato R, Thornton R
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Unmet need for family planning and unintended pregnancies are high in developing countries. Home pregnancy tests help women determine their pregnancy status earlier and the confirmation of a negative …

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Previous tuberculosis disease as a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional analysis of multicountry, population-based studies
Kirenga B., van Gemert F., Siddharthan T., Chowdhury M., Bernabe-Ortiz A., Alam D., Checkley W., Miranda J.J., Gutierrez L., Irazola V.E. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Risk factors for COPD in high-income settings are well understood; however, less attention has been paid to contributors of COPD in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as pulmonary …

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Transferability of genetic risk scores in African populations
Nyirenda M, Kaleebu P, Sandhu MS, Kamiza AB, Toure SM, Vujkovic M, Machipisa T, Soremekun OS, Kintu C, Corpas M and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

A new study reveals that polygenic scores for lipid traits derived from data of African American individuals have high predictive value in a South African Zulu cohort but are poor …

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