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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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Investigating Human Erythrocyte Band 3 Tyrosine Phosphorylation and Its Involvement in the Plasmodium falciparum Infection
Kesely Kristina R.
2016
Dissertation
Health Research

Despite intense world-wide effort, malaria is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in third world countries. Malaria is the result of an intracellular parasite, with Plasmodium falciparum …

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Rhinological observations during a humanitarian mission in a rural sub-Saharan African setting
KésmárszkyR, Hannington T., Jakkel A., Szabó G.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: AIMS:<BR>Patients with rhinological symptoms and pathologies represent an important population. Their prevalence in developing areas without ENT care is not well documented. Due to various factors like migration, …

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Healthcare worker training to improve quality of care for sexual and gender minority people in sub-Saharan Africa: learning from efforts in Uganda
Mujugira A, Keuroghlian AS, Mayer KH
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Training in care for sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations is critical for ending the HIV epidemic. SGM people, particularly men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender …

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Building the capacity of policy-makers and planners to strengthen mental health systems in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Lund C., Gureje O., Ndyanabangi S., Keynejad R., Semrau M., Toynbee M., Evans-Lacko S., Courtin E., Abdulmalik J. O., Alem A. and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the interventions required to build the capacity of mental health policy-makers and planners in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We conducted a systematic review with …

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Research, education and capacity building priorities for violence, abuse and mental health in low- and middle-income countries: an international qualitative survey
Keynejad R C, Bentley A, Bhatia U, Nalwadda O, Mekonnen F D, Ali P A, McGarry J
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

PurposeDespite the World Health Organization and United Nations recognising violence, abuse and mental health as public health priorities, their intersection is under-studied in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). International violence, …

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Effect of percutaneous and open tenotomy on continuity of tendoachillis in relapsed clubfoot
Khairy H. M, Elzohairy M. M, El-aidy S. M, Nusayr A. N
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Tenotomy of tendon Achilles is one of the major components of Ponseti method and necessary to complete correction in about 80 to 90 % of patients, it is safely …

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Associations Between Mobility, Food Insecurity, and Transactional Sex Among Women in Cohabitating Partnerships: An Analysis From 6 African Countries 2016â2017: JAIDS
Khalifa Aleya, Findley Sally, Gummerson Elizabeth, Mantell Joanne E, Hakim Avi J, Philip Neena M, Choice Ginindza, Hassani Ahmed Saadani, Hong Steven Y, Jalloh Mohamed F and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background:Mobile women are at risk of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, although we lack evidence for HIV risk among women in mobile partnerships, especially in the context of household food …

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Dramatic effects of COVID-19 public health measures and mass reverse migration on youth sexual and reproductive health in rural Uganda
Turyakira E, Manalili K, Kabakyenga J, Kyomuhangi T, Brenner JL, Kemigisha E, Khan S, Chaput K
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Youth (aged 10 to 24 years) comprise nearly one-third of Uganda's population and often face challenges accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, with a disproportionately high incidence of …

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25 years of the Tropical Health and Education Trust
Khan Burki Talha
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

The article discusses the 25-year existence of the Tropical Health Education Trust (THET) whose primary goal is to build global health partnerships between Great Britain and resource-poor countries. Topics covered …

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Gendered sexual risk patterns and polygamy among HIV sero-discordant couples in Uganda
Moore David, Khanakwa Sarah, Ngolobe Moses, Mwesigwa Robert, Birungi Josephine, King Rachel, Shannon Kate
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research
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