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Dimensions of reintegration of Covid-19 survivors and suspects into their communities; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
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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Effective communication strategies during COVID-19 outbreak; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
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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Forming partnerships between Health Management Organisations and public health service providers; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:A private partner has built a health facility in a district in Uganda and intends to operate a Health Management Organization model of health care delivery. However, the facility is …

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How facilities can adequately prepare to provide safe spaces and management for the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic in LMIC; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background: Elderly population accounts for a big percentage of severe Covid-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Despite Uganda reporting 44 cases as of 1st April 2020 with no fatality, MoH is …

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Impact of Acting District Health Officers on Health Services Delivery within their Respective Jurisidictions; A Case for Advocacy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:The staffing norms for the districts in Uganda require that each district has a District Health Officer (DHO) who is a qualified medical docor with additional training in â¦â¦. However, …

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Integration of Health Services Delivery for the Elderly within the Existing Structures; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health is drafting a policy that aims at integrating health services delivery for people above 60 years within the existing delivery structures in Uganda. To inform their …

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Results-Based Financing in low and middle-income countries; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:There are on-going efforts within the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Uganda to actively scale up results-based financing (RBF) and improve health system performance by aligning investments to system performance. …

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Safety Considerations for Standard Operating Procedures for Places of Worship during the COVID-19 pandemi; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:There have been several outcries from believers and leaders of religious sects in Uganda for the government to allow places of worship to reopen to the public describing them as …

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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
brief
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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Strengthening Health promotion and prevention structures at the districts; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health recently issued guidance to districts to increase health promotion and prevention expenditure in the primary health care grant from 10% to 30%. However, districts note several …

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First report of whole-genome analysis of an extensively drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical isolate with bedaquiline, linezolid and clofazimine resistance from Uganda
Joloba ML, Nakato H, Kakooza F, Kabahita JM, Kabugo J, Adam I, Guido O, Byabajungu H, Namutebi J, Namaganda MM and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Uganda remains one of the countries with the highest burden of TB/HIV. Drug-resistant TB remains a substantial challenge to TB control globally and requires new strategic effective control approaches. …

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Macroeconomic implications of healthcare financing reforms : a computable general equilibrium analysis of Uganda
Kabajulizi Judith
2016
Dissertation
Health Research

There are a lot of health sector reforms across the spectrum of high to low income countries. There are underlying pressures for reform regarding the role and responsibility of different …

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Financing HIV/AIDS responses in Africa: Impact evidence from Uganda
Ncube M, Kabajulizi J
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Although HIV/AIDS has been tamed medically into a chronic disease through advances in treatment drugs, the full economic costs of keeping people on treatment and implementing prevention measures are still …

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The welfare implications of public healthcare financing: a macro-micro simulation analysis of Uganda
Kabajulizi J, Keogh-Brown MR, Smith RD
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Studies on global health and development suggest that there is a strong correlation between the burden of disease and a country's level of income. Poorer countries tend to suffer more …

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Individual and health facility factors and the risk for obstructed labour and its adverse outcomes in south-western Uganda
Ostergren PO, Turyakira E, Kabakyenga JK, Mukasa PK, Pettersson KO
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Obstructed labour is still a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and of adverse outcome for newborns in low-income countries. The aim of this study was to investigate …

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Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness practices among women in rural Uganda
Ostergren PO, Turyakira E, Kabakyenga JK, Pettersson KO
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Improving knowledge of obstetric danger signs and promoting birth preparedness practices are strategies aimed at enhancing utilization of skilled care in low-income countries. The aim of the study was …

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The pathway of obstructed labour as perceived by communities in south-western Uganda: a grounded theory study
Emmelin M, Ostergren PO, Kabakyenga JK, Pettersson KO, Kyomuhendo P
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Obstructed labour is still a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Uganda, where many women give birth at home alone or assisted by non-skilled birth …

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A demonstration of mobile phone deployment to support the treatment of acutely ill children under five in Bushenyi district, Uganda
Maling S, Kabakyenga J, Kyomuhangi T, Barigye C, Brenner J, Buchner D, Nettle-Aquirre A, Singhal N, Tumusiime D, Finch J and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Benefits of mobile phone deployment for children <5 in low-resource settings remain unproven. The target population of the current demonstration study in Bushenyi District, Uganda, presented with acute fever, …

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Increasing incidence of pregnancy among women receiving HIV care and treatment at a large urban facility in western Uganda
Bajunirwe F, Biraro S, Turyakira E, Kabami J
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Antiretroviral treatment restores physical functioning and may have an impact on fertility desires. Counseling is given to HIV positive women to create awareness and to provide information on pregnancy …

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Population-level viral suppression among pregnant and postpartum women in a universal test and treat trial
Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Ruel TD, Musoke P, Charlebois ED, Kwarisiima D, Ayieko J, Kabami J, Chamie G and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective(s): We sought to determine whether universal 'test and treat' (UTT) can achieve gains in viral suppression beyond universal antiretroviral treatment (ART) eligibility during pregnancy and postpartum, among women living …

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