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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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Oral maxillofacial tumors and tumor-like conditions: a Ugandan survey
Kamulegeya A, Lakor F
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

AimCurrently, there is very little information from Uganda as to the range and prevalence of oral diseases in children. Most of these studies focus on prevalence of caries, periodontal disease, …

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Ranulas: Possible signs for HIV/AIDS? 1 year Ugandan descriptive study
Kamulegeya A, Okello S M
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction. Certain oral manifestations signal progression of HIV disease among HAART naïve patients or an increase inthe plasma HIV-1 RNA levels for those on treatment. Ranulas may be one of …

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Lymphoma Prevalence Patterns in Uganda, 1969-2006
Kamulegeya Adriane, Muwazi Louis
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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The scourge of head injury among commercial motorcycle riders in Kampala; a preventable clinical and public health menace
Kamulegeya LH, Kizito M, Nassali R, Bagayana S, Elobu AE
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Trauma is an increasingly important cause of disease globally. Half of this trauma is from road traffic injuries with motorcycles contributing 21-58%. Low protective gear use, lack of regulation …

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Continuity of health service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of digital health technologies in Uganda
Bwanika John Mark, Musinguzi Davis, Kamulegeya Louis Henry, Bakibinga Pauline
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Prevalence and associated factors of alcohol use patterns among university students in Uganda
Nakimuli-Mpungu E, Kamulegeya L H, Kitonsa P J, Okolimong E, Kaudha G, Maria S
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: majority of alcohol use pattern studies among university students are from developed countries. Information about the different alcohol use patterns and their correlates among university students in sub-Saharan Africa …

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Lessons learnt from initial deployments of rocket health telemedicine service to deliver last mile medical services in Uganda
Kamulegeya L., Chikwata C., Lubega W., Musinguzi D., Bwanika J.M.
2021
Conference Proceedings
Health Research
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Biobanking: Strengthening Uganda's Rapid Response to COVID-19 and Other Epidemics
Worodria W, Joloba ML, Kigozi E, Katabazi FA, Byamugisha J, Bagaya BS, Kalungi S, Kamulegeya R, Kateete DP, Nasinghe E and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 is a fatal disease of global public health concern. Measures to reduce its spread critically depend on timely and accurate diagnosis of virus-infected individuals. Biobanks can have a …

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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Ugandan Telehealth Engagement Platform for Informational Messaging on Modern Contraception: Pilot Cross-sectional Study
Kiragga A, Banonya J, Atuhaire J, Musinguzi D, Kamulegeya L H, Bwanika J, Nakate V, Kyenkya J, Namatende L, Horvath K J
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: With the regionâs highest population growth rate (30%), Uganda is on the brink of a population explosion, yet access to and utilization of public health control measures like modern …

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Science-based health innovation in Uganda: creative strategies for applying research to development
Sewankambo N, Kamunyori S, Al-Bader S, Singer PA, Daar AS
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Uganda has a long history of health research, but still faces critical health problems. It has made a number of recent moves towards building science and technology capacity which …

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