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What would be the appropriate Health Financing Strategy for Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: In Uganda, nearly 5% of households face catastrophic health expenditures, and 2.3% are impoverished due to medical bills. This situation prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to urge member …

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Potential impacts of Genetic modification of mosquitoes in the control and prevention of malaria on individuals, community and ecology;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:Target Malaria is a not-for-profit research multi-national consortium in Africa and the United Kingdom that aims to develop and share technology for malaria control. In Uganda, the consortium partner is …

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What is the role of stem cell therapy in the management of noncommunicable diseases? How does it work and what are its implications on the health system; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a global shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are now the leading causes of death worldwide. Cell-based therapy, or regenerative …

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Interventions to Improve HPV Screening Rates in Mukono District; 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-infectedwomen and providing sample self-collection kits for convenience. …

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How safe is the practice of Reflexology; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. While its popularity has increased, the safety of reflexology has not …

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Should All Research Participants be Paid for Participation in Research;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:There is a split of opinion among the bioethicists and researchers on whether research participants need to be paid for participation in research. The payment is typically in terms of …

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Understanding the Problem of Maternal and Perinatal Deaths in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Maternal and perinatal mortality in Uganda remains a significant public health issue despite various healthcare interventions. Maternal mortality is defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy or …

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What are the policy options for re-centralization of the health sector in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Following World Bank and IMF-backed reforms in the 1990s, many low and middle-income countries decentralized their social sectors, including health. Despite some gains, a decline in services, especially for …

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What strategies can health systems in low-income settings employ for infection control; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Healthcare-associated infections are a significant concern, even in settings with better healthcare practices. Factors such as inadequate equipment, staff shortages, and insufficient knowledge contribute to the suboptimal compliance with …

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What role can the regional tier play in facilitating health services delivery; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Many countries are adopting reforms such as decentralization to improve public systems and service delivery by transferring authority and resources closer to the end-users. The regional tier approach, involving …

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Improving Hospital Oxygen Systems for COVID-19 in Low-Resource Settings: Lessons From the Field
Graham H.R., Bagayana S.M., Bakare A.A., Olayo B.O., Peterson S.S., Duke T., Falade A.G.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Oxygen therapy is an essential medicine and core component of effective hospital systems. However, many hospitals in low- and middle-income countries lack reliable oxygen access-a deficiency highlighted and exacerbated by …

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Hypoxaemia prevalence and management among children and adults presenting to primary care facilities in Uganda: a prospective cohort study
Olaro C., Graham H.R., Kamuntu Y., Miller J., Barrett A., Kunihira B., Engol S., Kabunga L., Lam F., Ajilong H. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Hypoxaemia (low blood oxygen) is common among hospitalised patients, increasing risk of death five-fold and requiring prompt detection and treatment. However, we know little about hypoxaemia prevalence in primary …

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Protecting hard-won gains for mothers and newborns in low-income and middle-income countries in the face of COVID-19: call for a service safety net
Nakimuli Annettee, GrahamWendy Jane, Afolabi Bosede, Benova Lenka, Campbell Oona Maeve Renee, Filippi Veronique, Penn-Kekana Loveday, Sharma Gaurav, Okomo Uduak, Valongueiro Sandra and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Lessons from sexual and reproductive health voucher program design and function: A comprehensive review
Grainger C., Gorter A., Okal J., Bellows B.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Palliative care in Africa since 2005: good progress, but much further to go
Namukwaya E, Grant L, Downing J, Leng M, Murray S A
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

There has been rapid progress in palliative care inAfrica since the World Health Assembly in 2005 whichidentified palliative care as an urgent humanitarianneed. Palliative care is now recognised as a …

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Revisiting the Importance of Childhood Activity
Grant C. C, Grant T. C, Janse Van Rensburg D. C, Zondi Phatho Cele
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Formalised exercise programmes for children and adolescents are becoming increasingly important. There has been a drastic increase in documented childhood morbidity and mortality relating to poor nutrition and low activity …

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Impact of Antiretroviral Regimen on Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes in Women With HIV/HBV Coinfection
Musoke P., Vhembo T., Currier J.S., Butler K., Moodley D., Fowler M.G., Kiweewa F.M., Tierney C., Peters M.G., Govender V. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background:There are limited data on the impact of antenatal antiretroviral regimens (ARV) on pregnancy and infant outcomes in HIV/HBV coinfection. We compared outcomes among 3 antenatal antiretroviral regimens for pregnant …

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Sexual risk associated with gambling among the youth in Rubaga Division, Kampala
Kiwujja V, Mugisha JF
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

The status of sexual and reproductive health of youths and adolescents in urban areas across the globe is alarming. Evidence from Uganda Aids Indicator Survey 2011 indicates that over 31% …

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Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Novel Biomedical Engineering Instrumentation Course at Makerere University - Kampala, Uganda
Kiwumulo Henry Fenekansi
2017
Dissertation
Health Research

Uganda is increasingly dependent upon imported biomedical pieces of equipment to support patient care and health related research. Most of this equipment arrives without the accompanying documentation, maintenance and support. …

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A systematic review of modeling and simulation approaches in designing targeted treatment technologies for Leukemia Cancer in low and middle income countries
Ibingira C., Muwonge H., Kiwumulo H.F., Kirabira J.B., Ssekitoleko R.T.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Virtual experimentation is a widely used approach for predicting systems behaviour especially in situations where resources for physical experiments are very limited. For example, targeted treatment inside the human body …

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