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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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Securing 2020 vision for 2030: climate change and ensuring resilience in water and sanitation services
Howard Guy, Charles Katrina, Pond Kathy, Brookshaw Anca, Hossain Rifat, Bartram Jamie
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Drinking-water supply and sanitation services are essential for human health, but their technologies and management systems are potentially vulnerable to climate change. An assessment was made of the resilience of …

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Influenza surveillance capacity improvements in Africa during 2011-2017
Lutwama J., Njouom R., Igboh L.S., McMorrow M., Tempia S., Emukule G.O., Talla Nzussouo N., McCarron M., Williams T., Weatherspoon V. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Influenza surveillance helps time prevention and control interventions especially where complex seasonal patterns exist. We assessed influenza surveillance sustainability in Africa where influenza activity varies and external funds for …

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Artemether-lumefantrine co-administration with antiretrovirals: population pharmacokinetics and dosing implications
Lamorde Mohammed, Merry Concepta, Hoglund Richard M., ByakikaâKibwika Pauline, Ashton Michael, Hanpithakpong Warunee, Day Nicholas P. J., White Nicholas J., Ãbelö Angela, Tarning Joel
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim Drug-drug interactions between antimalarial and antiretroviral drugs may influence antimalarial treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential drug-drug interactions between the antimalarial drugs, lumefantrine, …

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Key Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa: Population Size Estimates and High Risk Behaviors
Abdul-Quader Abu, Gouws-Williams Eleanor, Tlou Sheila, Needle Richard, Wright-De Agüero Linda
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

An introduction to the journal is presented which discusses topics within the issue including sex workers across South Africa, a study which found high levels of HIV testing and retesting …

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The Epidemiology of Hypertension in Uganda: Findings from the National Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor Survey
Guwatudde D, Mutungi G, Wesonga R, Kajjura R, Kasule H, Muwonge J, Ssenono V, Bahendeka SK
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundHypertension is an important contributor to global burden of disease and mortality, and is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. However, most sub-Saharan African countries lack detailed countrywide …

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Sprays and Lozenges for Sore Throats
Farrer Fae
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

A sore throat is a common complaint; and often an early indication of another medical condition; such as a cold. In the absence of life-threatening conditions or bacterial infection; local …

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Closing the gap in HIV prevention and care for children: early insights from a model that links communities and health care facilities in Uganda
Musinguzi M, Ochen R, Katushabe J, Rujumba J, ât Hart D
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Inequities in access to HIV prevention and treatment for children remain a global challenge and a black spot to effective HIV prevention and response especially in many HIV endemic countries …

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From Kisiizi to Baltimore: Cultivating knowledge brokers to support global innovation for community engagement in healthcare
Ibe C A, Basu L, Gooden R, Syed S B, Dadwal V, Bone L R, Ephraim P L, Weston C M, Wu A W, Barron J and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Reverse Innovation has been endorsed as a vehicle for promoting bidirectional learning andinformation flow between low- and middle-income countries and high-income countries, with the aim of tacklingcommon unmet needs. …

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Challenges in the management of early versus late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a poor resource setting
Abubakar Auwal M, Bello Mustapha A, Chinda John Y, Danladi Kwari, Umar Ibrahim M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Despite the advances in management; congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has continued to pose a significant challenge to paediatric surgeons. This is amplified in a setting like ours where there …

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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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