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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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Malaria hospitalisation in East Africa: age, phenotype and transmission intensity
Mohammed S., Akech S., Gupta S., Kamau A., Paton R.S., Mpimbaza A., Khazenzi C., Ogero M., Mumo E., Alegana V.A. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Understanding the age patterns of disease is necessary to target interventions to maximise cost-effective impact. New malaria chemoprevention and vaccine initiatives target young children attending routine immunisation services. Here …

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Threats posed by stockpiles of expired pharmaceuticals in low- and middle-income countries: a Ugandan perspective
Kamba Pakoyo Fadhiru, Ireeta Munanura Edson, Balikuna Sulah, Kaggwa Bruhan
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

In some low- and middle-income countries, the national stores and public-sector health facilities contain large stocks of pharmaceuticals that are past their expiry dates. In low-income countries like Uganda, many …

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Why regulatory indifference towards pharmaceutical pollution of the environment could be a missed opportunity in public health protection. a holistic view
Kamba Pakoyo Fadhiru, Kaggwa Bruhan, Munanura Edson Ireeta, Okurut Tom, Kitutu Freddy Eric
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

AJOL Abstract: The last generation has witnessed bludgeoning of the world's population, a spike in disease burden, and unprecedented levels of pharmaceutical consumption and production. Unfortunately, pharmaceuticals have left their …

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Predictors of controlled prescription drug non-medical and lifetime use among patients accessing public mental health services in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Byakika-Kibwika P, Sewankambo N, Kamba PF, Mulangwa J, Kageni P, Balikuna S, Kengo A, Mutamba BB, Adome RO
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectivesWe determined the prevalence of controlled prescription drug (CPD) non-medical and lifetime use and their predictors among patients at three public psychiatric clinics in Uganda to identify missed care opportunities, …

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Health-related quality of life of adolescents with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-sectional study
Rujumba J, Mupere E, Munube D, Kambasu D M, Lekuya H M
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundSickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic hematologic disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Hemoglobinopathies are the most prevalent genetic disease globally, and SCD is estimated to affect 0.7% …

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Neurocognitive Function at the First-Line Failure and on the Second-Line Antiretroviral Therapy in Africa: Analyses From the EARNEST Trial
Kambugu Andrew, Walker Sarah A., van Oosterhout Joep J., Thompson Jennifer, Hakim James, Tumukunde Dinah, Mwebaze Raymond, Hoppe Anne, Abach James, Kwobah Charles and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVE:<BR>To assess neurocognitive function at the first-line antiretroviral therapy failure and change on the second-line therapy.<BR>DESIGN:<BR>Randomized controlled trial was conducted in 5 sub-Saharan African countries.<BR>METHODS:<BR>Patients failing the first-line …

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Effect of pregnancy tests on demand for family planning: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Uganda
Kamei A, Sato R, Thornton R
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Unmet need for family planning and unintended pregnancies are high in developing countries. Home pregnancy tests help women determine their pregnancy status earlier and the confirmation of a negative …

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Previous tuberculosis disease as a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional analysis of multicountry, population-based studies
Kirenga B., van Gemert F., Siddharthan T., Chowdhury M., Bernabe-Ortiz A., Alam D., Checkley W., Miranda J.J., Gutierrez L., Irazola V.E. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Risk factors for COPD in high-income settings are well understood; however, less attention has been paid to contributors of COPD in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as pulmonary …

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Transferability of genetic risk scores in African populations
Nyirenda M, Kaleebu P, Sandhu MS, Kamiza AB, Toure SM, Vujkovic M, Machipisa T, Soremekun OS, Kintu C, Corpas M and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

A new study reveals that polygenic scores for lipid traits derived from data of African American individuals have high predictive value in a South African Zulu cohort but are poor …

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Complexity in provision of guidance and counseling services in secondary schools in Uganda
Kamonges W.A.
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research
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