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Rapid Response Briefs (69)

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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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References (4020)

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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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