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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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The Ethics of Educational Healthcare Placements in Low and Middle Income Countries: First Do No Harm?
Ahmed A., Ackers H.L., Ackers-Johnson J.
2017
Book, Whole
Health Research
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Ultrasonographic and biochemical assessments as early prediction of polycystic ovarian syndrome in obese women
Kumosani T.A., Moselhy S.S., Ahmed A.A., Huwait E.A., Al-Ghamdi M.A., Al-Madani K.A., Altoukhi M.H., Kumosani A.T.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Backgroud: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is considered as a common cause of hormonal disturbance and obesity. The diagnosis of PCOS was done by different methods including clinical signs as anovulation, …

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Qualitative needs assessment for paediatric emergency care in Kampala, Uganda
Ahn B, Mupere E, Irarrazaval B, Opoka RO, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Bills CB, Gingo D, Glomb NW
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Acute childhood illnesses, such as malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea, represent the leading causes of under-five mortality in Uganda. Given that most early child deaths are treatable with timely interventions, …

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Immunovirological response to combined antiretroviral therapy and drug resistance patterns in children: 1- and 2-year outcomes in rural Uganda
Ahoua L, Guenther G, Rouzioux C, Pinoges L, Anguzu P, Taburet AM, Balkan S, Olson DM, Olaro C, Pujades-Rodriguez M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Children living with HIV continue to be in urgent need of combined antiretroviral therapy (ART). Strategies to scale up and improve pediatric HIV care in resource-poor regions, especially in …

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Invited papers: When should governments subsidize health? The case of mass deworming
Ahuja A, Baird S, Hicks J H, Kremer M, Miguel E, Powers S
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

We discuss how evidence and theory can be combined to provide insight on the appropriate subsidylevel for health products, focusing on the specific case of deworming. Although intestinal worm infectionscan …

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Challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health services by people with physical disabilities in Kampala, Uganda
Ddamulira JB, Ahumuza SE, Matovu JKB, Muhanguzi FK
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Despite the universal right to access the same range, quality and standard of free or affordable health care and programs as provided to other persons, people with physical disabilities …

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Challenges encountered in providing integrated HIV, antenatal and postnatal care services: a case study of Katakwi and Mubende districts in Uganda
Rujumba J, Ahumuza SE, Nkoyooyo A, Byaruhanga R, Wanyenze RK
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Integration of sexual and reproductive health (SRH), HIV/AIDS and maternal health (MH) services is a critical strategy to confront the HIV/AIDS epidemic, high maternal mortality and the unmet need …

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AIDS Information Centre-Uganda Annual Report 2010:
AIC
2010
Report
Health Research

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYAIDS Information Centre-Uganda (AIC) is operating its five-year strategic Plan for 2009-2014 that considers the need to reduce new HIV infections (incidence) by 40% by 2012 as the cornerstone …

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AIDS INFORMATION CENTER ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015
AIC
2015
Report
Health Research

Message from the Executive DirectorIt is with pride that we present the 2014 AIC annualreport. This report represents the tremendousaccomplishments by the AIC Team. This reportshows that AIC is increasingly …

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