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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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Cost Effectiveness of Prepex Device and DorsalâSlit Technique for Scaling-Up Adult Safe Medical Male Circumcision in HIV Prevention in Rural Central Uganda
Kigenyi O., Kusiima J., Silas I.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Determinants of Women's Choice of Place of Intrapartum Care In Uganda: An Analysis of Secondary Data From Udhs
Kigenyi O.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Patterns of injuries after road traffic crashes involving bodabodas
Kigera J W.M, Naddumba E K
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundTrauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Bodabo-das are a main form of transport in Kampala and are becoming a majorcause of road traffic crashes. We …

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The Impact of Bodaboda Motor Crashes on the Budget for Clinical Services at Mulago Hospital; Kampala
Kigera J, Naddumba E. K, Nguku L
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Bodabodas are a common form of transport and are becoming a major cause of road traffic accidents in Uganda. We evaluated the magnitude of injuries related to bodabodas and …

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Frequency of agenesis Palmaris longus through clinical examination: an East African study
Kigera James W. M., Mukwaya Stephen
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Palmaris longus, one of the most variable muscles in the body both flexes the wrist and tenses the palmar fascia. It is used by surgeons as …

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Injury to presentation delays among musculoskeletal trauma patients in Uganda
Kigera J. W. M., Naddumba E. K.
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

AJOL Abstract: Background: Injuries are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world with road traffic crashes being especially prevalent. Kampala has no organised pre hospital rescue …

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Antibiotic Prescription Patterns in the Management of Open Fractures at Mulago Hospital in Kampala
Kigera J W. M, Shamim M
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Open fractures are contaminated and may result in infection. The use ofantibiotics has greatly reduced the risk of infection. We conducted a study in a large teachinghospital to evaluate …

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Is there an increased risk of post-operative surgical site infection after orthopaedic surgery in HIV patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kigera James W. M., Straetemans Masja, Vuhaka Simplice K., Nagel Ingeborg M., Naddumba Edward K., Boer Kimberly
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is dilemma as to whether patients infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) requiring implant orthopaedic surgery are at an increased risk for post-operative surgical site …

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Evaluation of a Comprehensive Refresher Training Program in Malaria Microscopy Covering Four Districts of Uganda
Kamya MR, Dorsey G, Yeka A, Nsobya SL, Kiggundu M, Filler S, Nasr S
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Microscopy remains the gold standard for malaria diagnosis. However, quality microscopy services are severely lacking in most African countries. To improve capacity for malaria microscopy in Uganda, a 3-day refresher …

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Cholestatic hepatic injury due to a thyroid storm: a case report from a resource limited setting
Kibirige Davis, Kiggundu Daniel Sekikubo, Sanya Richard, Mutebi Edrisa
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION:<BR>Thyroid storm is an endocrinological emergency caused by an exacerbation of the hyperthyroid state and is characterized by multi organ dysfunction. Liver dysfunction or injury predominantly of a …

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