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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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Severe neurological sequelae and behaviour problems after cerebral malaria in Ugandan children
Idro R., Kakooza-Mwesige A., Balyejjussa S., Mirembe G., Mugasha C., Tugumisirize J., Byarugaba J.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Nodding syndrome in Ugandan children-clinical features, brain imaging and complications: A case series
Nankunda J, Bangirana P, Nalugya J, Opoka R O, Namusoke H, Idro R, Tumwine J K, Kiguli S, Aanyu H T, Kakooza-Mwesige A and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives Nodding syndrome is a devastating neurological disorder of uncertain aetiology affecting children in Africa. There is no diagnostic test, and risk factors and symptoms that would allow early diagnosis …

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Proposed guidelines for the management of nodding syndrome
Abbo C., Idro R., Makumbi I., Musubire K.A., Byamah Mutamba B., Namusoke H., Muron J., Oriyabuzu R., Ssekyewa J., Okot C. and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Patients with nodding syndrome in Uganda improve with symptomatic treatment: A cross-sectional study
Musubire A K, Abbo C, Opoka R O, Namusoke H, Idro R, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Mwaka A D, Mutamba B B, Opar B T
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: Nodding syndrome (NS) is a poorlyunderstood neurological disorder affecting thousandsof children in Africa. In March 2012, we introduced atreatment intervention that aimed to providesymptomatic relief. This intervention included sodiumvalproate …

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Cerebral malaria is associated with long-term mental health disorders: A cross sectional survey of a long-term cohort
Bangirana P, Nalugya J, John C C, Opoka R O, Idro R, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Asea B, Ssebyala K, Lubowa S K, Semrud-Clikeman M
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Cerebral malaria (CM) and severe malarial anaemia (SMA) are associated with neuroâdevelopmentalimpairment in African children, but longâterm mental health disorders in these children are not well defined.Methods: A cohort …

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The natural history of nodding syndrome
Idro Richard, Ogwang Rodney, Kayongo Edward, Gumisiriza Norbert, Lanyero Agnes, Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina, Opar Bernard
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Nodding syndrome is a poorly understood acquired disorder affecting children in sub-Saharan Africa. The aetiology and pathogenesis are unknown, and no specific treatment is available. Affected children have …

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Doxycycline for the treatment of nodding syndrome (DONS); the study protocol of a phase II randomised controlled trial
Abbo C, Anguzu R, Idro R, Opar B, Elliott A, Nakamya P, Ogwang R, Akun P, Mwaka AD, Taylor M and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundNodding syndrome is a poorly understood neurological disorder of unknown aetiology, affecting several thousand children in Africa. There has been a consistent epidemiological association with infection by the filarial parasite, …

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Cerebral malaria: mechanisms of brain injury and strategies for improved neurocognitive outcome
John Chandy C., IdroRichard, Marsh Kevin, Newton Charles R. J.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Cerebral malaria is the most severe neurological complication of infection with Plasmodium falciparum. With >575,000 cases annually, children in sub-Saharan Africa are the most affected. Surviving patients have …

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Trends in hepatitis B virus testing practices and management in HIV clinics across sub-Saharan Africa
Ocama P, IeDEA Collaboration, Coffie PA, Egger M, Vinikoor MJ, Zannou M, Diero L, Patassi A, Kuniholm MH, Seydi M and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Approximately 8% of HIV-infected individuals are co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Knowledge of HBV status is important to guide optimal selection of antiretroviral therapy …

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Impact of Universal Antiretroviral Treatment Eligibility on Rapid Treatment Initiation Among Young Adolescents with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nakigozi G, Phiri S, IeDEA Consortium, Tymejczyk O, Brazier E, Wools-Kaloustian K, Davies MA, Dilorenzo M, Edmonds A, Vreeman R and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Young adolescents with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at risk for poor care outcomes. We examined whether universal antiretroviral treatment (ART) eligibility policies (Treat All) improved rapid …

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