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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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Severe neurological sequelae and behaviour problems after cerebral malaria in Ugandan children
Idro R., Kakooza-Mwesige A., Balyejjussa S., Mirembe G., Mugasha C., Tugumisirize J., Byarugaba J.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Nodding syndrome in Ugandan children-clinical features, brain imaging and complications: A case series
Nankunda J, Bangirana P, Nalugya J, Opoka R O, Namusoke H, Idro R, Tumwine J K, Kiguli S, Aanyu H T, Kakooza-Mwesige A and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives Nodding syndrome is a devastating neurological disorder of uncertain aetiology affecting children in Africa. There is no diagnostic test, and risk factors and symptoms that would allow early diagnosis …

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Proposed guidelines for the management of nodding syndrome
Abbo C., Idro R., Makumbi I., Musubire K.A., Byamah Mutamba B., Namusoke H., Muron J., Oriyabuzu R., Ssekyewa J., Okot C. and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Patients with nodding syndrome in Uganda improve with symptomatic treatment: A cross-sectional study
Musubire A K, Abbo C, Opoka R O, Namusoke H, Idro R, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Mwaka A D, Mutamba B B, Opar B T
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: Nodding syndrome (NS) is a poorlyunderstood neurological disorder affecting thousandsof children in Africa. In March 2012, we introduced atreatment intervention that aimed to providesymptomatic relief. This intervention included sodiumvalproate …

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Cerebral malaria is associated with long-term mental health disorders: A cross sectional survey of a long-term cohort
Bangirana P, Nalugya J, John C C, Opoka R O, Idro R, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Asea B, Ssebyala K, Lubowa S K, Semrud-Clikeman M
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Cerebral malaria (CM) and severe malarial anaemia (SMA) are associated with neuroâdevelopmentalimpairment in African children, but longâterm mental health disorders in these children are not well defined.Methods: A cohort …

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The natural history of nodding syndrome
Idro Richard, Ogwang Rodney, Kayongo Edward, Gumisiriza Norbert, Lanyero Agnes, Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina, Opar Bernard
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Nodding syndrome is a poorly understood acquired disorder affecting children in sub-Saharan Africa. The aetiology and pathogenesis are unknown, and no specific treatment is available. Affected children have …

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Doxycycline for the treatment of nodding syndrome (DONS); the study protocol of a phase II randomised controlled trial
Abbo C, Anguzu R, Idro R, Opar B, Elliott A, Nakamya P, Ogwang R, Akun P, Mwaka AD, Taylor M and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundNodding syndrome is a poorly understood neurological disorder of unknown aetiology, affecting several thousand children in Africa. There has been a consistent epidemiological association with infection by the filarial parasite, …

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Cerebral malaria: mechanisms of brain injury and strategies for improved neurocognitive outcome
John Chandy C., IdroRichard, Marsh Kevin, Newton Charles R. J.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Cerebral malaria is the most severe neurological complication of infection with Plasmodium falciparum. With >575,000 cases annually, children in sub-Saharan Africa are the most affected. Surviving patients have …

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Trends in hepatitis B virus testing practices and management in HIV clinics across sub-Saharan Africa
Ocama P, IeDEA Collaboration, Coffie PA, Egger M, Vinikoor MJ, Zannou M, Diero L, Patassi A, Kuniholm MH, Seydi M and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Approximately 8% of HIV-infected individuals are co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Knowledge of HBV status is important to guide optimal selection of antiretroviral therapy …

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Impact of Universal Antiretroviral Treatment Eligibility on Rapid Treatment Initiation Among Young Adolescents with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nakigozi G, Phiri S, IeDEA Consortium, Tymejczyk O, Brazier E, Wools-Kaloustian K, Davies MA, Dilorenzo M, Edmonds A, Vreeman R and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Young adolescents with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at risk for poor care outcomes. We examined whether universal antiretroviral treatment (ART) eligibility policies (Treat All) improved rapid …

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