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Considerations for re-opening academic institutions in Uganda amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
Rapid Review
Health Research

BackgroundSchool closure was one of the many measures implemented by the government of Uganda in her response to enforce social distancing and control the COVID-19 pandemic. However with the prolonged …

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What are the best methods for involving patients in health system decision-making in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The involvement of patients and the community in health care is widely acknowledged for its potential to improve the availability and relevance of health services and to promote participative …

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What guidelines are present to facilitate the evaluation of a natural material extract as a larvicide; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) provides guidelines for evaluating mosquito larvicides, detailed in their "Guidelines for Laboratory and Field testing of Mosquito larvicides."Rapid Response Question: What guidelines are present …

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Strengthening district laboratory systems: Scaling up the response for the COVID-19 outbreak in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:Probable cases of Covid-19 with in districts have to be refered or transported to designated facilities to collect samples amidst an on-going country wide lockdown. This is increasingly becoming a …

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What are the different strategies to implement a bilateral government agreement on recruiting professional health workers from Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Although only attracting growing attention in recent years, health-worker migration has raised concerns for several decades now. Earlier migration was voluntary and generally an individual initiation; in recent years …

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Strategies to control the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Ugandan schools; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
Rapid Review
Health Research

SummaryBackground: On January 10, 2022, all schools in Uganda reopened after almost two years. The reopening of the schools coincided with the peak of the third surge of the Severe …

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Dimensions of reintegration of Covid-19 survivors and suspects into their communities; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
Rapid Review
Health Research

BackgroundRe-settling in communities for Covid-19 survivors and their contacts following release from isolation facilities might be particularly challenging. Due to the enormous fear Covid-19 has caused in communities, returning individuals …

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Strategies to improve the coverage of at least four antenatal care visits in Mukono district;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:Attending more antenatal visits is associated with better maternal and neonatal outcomes, and skilled birth attendant at delivery. However, the Uganda demographic health survey 2016 estimates that 97% have attended …

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What should be included in an optimal package of interventions to prevent the spread of HIV and manage HIV/AIDS; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: HIV/AIDS prevention and management requires a multi-pronged approach, including clinical and public health interventions.Rapid Response Question: What should be included in an optimal package of interventions to prevent the …

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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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The prevalence and burden of symptoms amongst cancer patients attending palliative care in two African countries
Harding R, Downing J, Higginson IJ, Selman L, Agupio G, Dinat N, Gwyther L, Mashao T, Mmoledi K, Sebuyira LM and others...
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The majority of cancer presentations in Africa are advanced and incurable, with incidence of malignancies projected to increase significantly. Despite the African cancer burden, almost nothing is known about …

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The path to longer and healthier lives for all Africans by 2030: the Lancet Commission on the future of health in sub-Saharan Africa
Tlou Sheila, Agyepong Irene Akua, Sewankambo Nelson, Binagwaho Agnes, Coll-Seck Awa Marie, Corrah Tumani, Ezeh Alex, Fekadu Abebaw, Kilonzo Nduku, Lamptey Peter and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

The article offers information on the creation of the Lancet Commission which aims to create policies and programmes related to public health and disease prevention as well as examine the …

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Beyond 'test and treat' - malaria diagnosis for improved pediatric fever management in sub-Saharan Africa
Johansson EW
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have great potential to improve quality care and rational drug use in malaria-endemic settings although studies have shown common RDT non-compliance. Yet, evidence has …

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Strengthening the primary care workforce to deliver high-quality care for non-communicable diseases in refugee settings: lessons learnt from a UNHCR partnership
Harris Philippa, Kirkland Ros, Masanja Saimon, Peter Le Feuvre, Montgomery Sarah, Ansbro Ãimhín, Woodman Michael, Harris Matthew
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and care in humanitarian contexts has been a long-neglected issue. Healthcare systems in humanitarian settings have focused heavily on communicable diseases and immediate life-saving health needs. …

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Predictive utility of tuberculosis symptom screening for children and adolescents living with HIV in six high HIV/TB burden countries in eastern and southern Africa.
Haq H., Vonasek B., Dhillon D., Devezin T., Sanders J., Kay A., Bacha J., Simon K., Mandalakas A.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates tuberculosis (TB) accounted for 40,000 deaths in children living with HIV in 2017. Early detection and treatment of TB reduces mortality in children …

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Gender relations, gender-based violence and sport for development and peace: Questions, concerns and cautions emerging from Uganda
Hayhurst L M.C, MacNeill M, Kidd B, Knoppers A
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

In this study we discuss how gender relations are influenced by a âgirls onlyâ martial arts-basedsport, gender and development (SGD) programme that aims to improve young women's discipline,leadership skills and …

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Prevalence, determinants and impact of unawareness about the health consequences of tobacco use among 17 929 school personnel in 29 African countries
Agaku I T, Filippidis F T
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives To assess prevalence, determinants and impact of unawareness about the health consequences of tobacco use among school personnel in Africa.Design Cross-sectional surveys.Setting Twenty-nine African countries.Participants Representative samples of school …

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In her own words: An exploration of immigrant women's experiences of reproductive health care through ethnographic narrative
Hoyt Margaret Anne
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

Reproductive health deeply affects immigrant women's physical, social and cultural lives; however, accessing culturally appropriate health care is often challenging. This thesis employs feminist research methods as well as critical …

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Successful antiretroviral therapy delivery and retention in care among asymptomatic individuals with high CD4+T-cell counts above 350 cells/ml in rural Uganda
Amanyire G, Kwarisiima D, Kabami J, Chamie G, Jain V, Black D, Kamya M R, Clark T D, Charlebois E D, Havlir D V and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is being rapidly scaled up in sub-Saharan Africa, including recently patients with CD4+ T-cell counts above 350 cells/μl. However, concerns persist about adherence and virologic …

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