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What measures can district health authorities take to prevent and control Covid19 in the community; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:While discussing the dynamics of the spread of Covid-19 disease and the global trend of the disease morbidity and mortality, District Health Officers (DHOs) have raised a need to explore …

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Causes of Absenteeism and Associated Mitigating Measures Among Health Workers; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:One of the District Health Teams (DHT) in Uganda is struggling with chronic health workers absenteeism at health facilities. Absenteeism has affected service delivery at the health facilities within the …

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Considerations for Improving HPV Vaccination Uptake among Adolescent girls in Mukono district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:Ugandaâs Mukono district is grappling with a persistently suboptimal coverage of the second dose of HPV vaccination among 10-year-old school girls. While they are not sure about what exactly to …

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Covid-19 - Factors promoting vaccine hesitancy and measures to address these in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:Uganda rolled out the Covid-19 vaccination in March 2021. The Ministry of Health used a phased approach in the rollout, prioritizing Health Care Workers (HCWs), security personnel, staff within the …

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Scale-up strategies for the MoHâs âTransformative leadership and cultural change collaborative initiativeâ in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health (MoH) has collaborated with Spark Health Africa to pilot an initiative aimed at improving health system resilience in 10 districts in Uganda - the âTransformative leadership …

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Challenges for implementing Home-based care and measures to address these challenges during COVID-19 in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:Like many countries, Uganda's healthcare system was overwhelmed by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There was an ever-increasing number of people seeking medical help at the health facilities for …

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How can we promote exclusive breastfeeding in the informal economy in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:Working with other government ministries, departments and agencies and different development partners, the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development is leading efforts to develop regulations on "Breastfeeding and childcare …

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Increasing access to family planning health services in areas with limited access in the Kalungu district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:The unmet need for family planning in sub-Saharan Africa is high. Like in many African countries, Uganda's outstanding coverage of sexual reproductive health services to the communities is unsatisfactory. In …

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Strategies to control the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Ugandan schools; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

SummaryBackground: On January 10, 2022, all schools in Uganda reopened after almost two years. The reopening of the schools coincided with the peak of the third surge of the Severe …

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SUPPORTING MOTHERS TO CONTINUE BREASTFEEDING: CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2023
brief
Health Research

Background: It is recommended to initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth, exclusively breastfeeding from birth until six months of age, and continuing breastfeeding to 24 months or longer,along with …

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Lessons from sexual and reproductive health voucher program design and function: A comprehensive review
Grainger C., Gorter A., Okal J., Bellows B.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Palliative care in Africa since 2005: good progress, but much further to go
Namukwaya E, Grant L, Downing J, Leng M, Murray S A
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

There has been rapid progress in palliative care inAfrica since the World Health Assembly in 2005 whichidentified palliative care as an urgent humanitarianneed. Palliative care is now recognised as a …

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Revisiting the Importance of Childhood Activity
Grant C. C, Grant T. C, Janse Van Rensburg D. C, Zondi Phatho Cele
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Formalised exercise programmes for children and adolescents are becoming increasingly important. There has been a drastic increase in documented childhood morbidity and mortality relating to poor nutrition and low activity …

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Neonatal deaths and umbilical cord care practices in Luweero district, Uganda
Grant E, Munube D, Lumala P, Sentongo S A, Dodds L, Bortolussi R, MacDonald N E
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Neonatal deaths account for a significant proportion of infant mortality. In Uganda, approximately 60% of births occur outside of health facilities or hospitals, ie, in homes with only traditional birth …

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Integrating palliative care into national health systems in Africa: a multi-country intervention study
Grant L, Downing J, Leng M, Luyirika E, Murphy M, Namukwaya L, Kiyange F, Atieno M, Kemigisha-Ssali E, Hunt J and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background The WHO is calling for the integration of palliative care in all health care settings globally.Methods A 3.5-year program was implemented in 12 government hospitals, three each in Kenya, …

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Improved documentation following the implementation of a trauma registry: A means of sustainability for trauma registries in low- and middle-income countries
Situma M, Grant CL, Tumuhimbise C, Ninsiima C, Robinson T, Eurich D, Bigam D, Saleh A
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

A B S T R A C T Introduction: Trauma registries in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are critical for improving trauma care; however, while some registries have been established in …

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Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-complexed naringenin by solvent change precipitation for improving anti-inflammatory effect in vivo
Gratieri T., Pinho L.A.G., Oliveira M.A., Sa-Barreto L.L., Marreto R.N., Silva I.C., Gelfuso G.M., de Souza Siqueira Quintans J., Quintans-Junior L.J., Cunha-Filho M.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

The flavonoid naringenin (NAR) exhibits an outstanding anti-inflammatory potential; however, stability problems and reduced solubility hinder its commercial insertion. This work aimed to obtain solid-state hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (CD) inclusion complexes with …

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Knowledge, opinions and compliance related to the 100% smoke-free law in hospitality venues in Kampala, Uganda: cross-sectional results from the KOMPLY Project
Gravely S, Nyamurungi KN, Kabwama SN, Okello G, Robertson L, Heng KKC, Ndikum AE, Oginni AS, Rusatira JC, Kakoulides S and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective This study evaluated knowledge, opinions and compliance related to Uganda's comprehensive smoke-free law among hospitality venues in Kampala Uganda.Design This multi-method study presents cross-sectional findings of the extent of …

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Impact of a Family Clinic Day intervention on paediatric and adolescent appointment adherence and retention in antiretroviral therapy: A cluster randomized controlled trial in Uganda
Graves JC, Elyanu P, Schellack CJ, Asire B, Prust ML, Prescott MR, Mirembe E, Lukabwe I, Mirembe B, Musinguzi J and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundIn 2013, Uganda adopted a test-and-treat policy for HIV patients 15 years or younger. Low retention rates among paediatric and adolescent antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiates could severely limit the impact …

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Longitudinal Weight Gain of Immunized Infants and Toddlers in Moroto District, Uganda (Karamoja Subregion)
Gray S, Akol HA, Sundal M
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

This study examines longitudinal weight gain of a sample of 123 immunized children from Moroto District, northeast Uganda. The weight data were combined from two sources: (1) anthropometric examinations carried …

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