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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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Why Women at High Risk for HIV-1 Infection Did Not Join the VOICE Study in Uganda: A Qualitative Community Study
Kabwigu Samuel, Kemigisha Doreen, Nanziri Sophie C., Ndawula Patrick, Nanyonga Stella, Etima Juliane, Kiweewa Flavia M., White Rhonda, Noguchi Lisa, Nakabiito Clemensia
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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COVID-19 PICU guidelines: for high- and limited-resource settings
Kache S., Chisti M.J., Gumbo F., Mupere E., Zhi X., Nallasamy K., Nakagawa S., Lee J.H., Di Nardo M., de la Oliva P. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Fewer children than adults have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the clinical manifestations are distinct from those of adults. Some children particularly those with acute or chronic …

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Financial Implications of Male Circumcision Scale-Up for the Prevention of HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Sub-Saharan African Community
Kacker S, Gray RH, Quinn TC, Tobian AAR, Frick KD
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The financial implications of male circumcision ( MC) scale-up in sub-Saharan Africa associated with reduced HIV have been evaluated. However, no analysis has incorporated the expected reduction of a …

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Caring for preterm babies is a test of how we respond to our most vulnerable citizens
Kadaga Rebecca, da Silva Jarbas Barbosa, Jr., Featherstone Lynne
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Rheumatic manifestations among HIV positive adults attending the Infectious Disease Clinic at Mulago hospital
Ddumba E, Kaddu-Mukasa M, Ssekasanvu E, Thomas D, Katabira E T
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Rheumatic manifestations in HIV are common and sometimes the initial presentation of thedisease. HIV is now a common infection at the Infectious Disease Clinic, Mulago. The spectrum of jointdiseases …

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Occurence of Culturable Vibrio cholerae from Lake Victoria, and Rift Valley Lakes Albert and George, Uganda
Kaddumukasa M, Nsubuga D, Muyodi F J
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Vibrio cholerae, a bacterium that causes cholera, poses a human health risk when consumed via untreated or contaminated water. Monthly investigations into the presence of V. cholerae from Lakes Albert, …

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Poststroke Hypertension in Africa
Kaddumukasa M, Ddumba E, Duncan P, Goldstein LB
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background and Purpose-Little is known about the frequency of hypertension and related knowledge in Africans who have had a stroke. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency …

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Neuromyelitis optica in a Ugandan woman: A case report
Musubire A, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Matovu S
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Few cases of neuromyelitis optica have been reported in Africa. This is the first case report ofneuromyelitis optica in Uganda. It highlights the need to have a high index …

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The frequency and precipitating factors for breakthrough seizures among patients with epilepsy in Uganda
Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Matovu S
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Epilepsy is one of the major brain disorders worldwide. Breakthrough seizures carry a heavy burdenof epilepsy, with increased morbidity and risk of premature mortality. Several factors have been suggested …

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Global medical education partnerships to expand specialty expertise: A case report on building neurology clinical and research capacity
Mayanja-Kizza H, Sajatovic M, Salata R A, Longenecker C T, Kaddumukasa M, Ddumba E, Katabira E, Kamya M R, Sewankambo N, Kakooza-Mwesige A and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundNeurological disorders are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan African, but resources for their management are scarce. Collaborations between training institutions in developed and resource-limited countries can …

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