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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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Endocrine and metabolic abnormalities among HIV-infected patients: a current review
Ssekitoleko Richard, Kibirige Davis
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Multiple endocrine and metabolic abnormalities have been reported among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients since the pre-antiretroviral therapy era. These abnormalities present with either subclinical or overt clinical …

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Overt diabetes mellitus among newly diagnosed Ugandan tuberculosis patients: a cross sectional study
Worodria W, Kibirige D, Mutebi E, Ssekitoleko R
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There is a documented increase of diabetes mellitus in Sub Saharan Africa, a region where tuberculosis is highly endemic. Currently, diabetes mellitus is one of the recognised risk factors …

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Vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as an acute confusional state: A case report and review of literature
Kibirige D, Kaddu-Mukasa M, Wekesa C, Waiswa M
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with a wide spectrum of neuro-psychiatric manifestations.Results: We report a case of a 44 year old female patient referred to the haematology unit with …

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Vitamin D deficiency among adult patients with tuberculosis: A cross sectional study from a national referral hospital in Uganda
Worodria W, Mayanja-Kizza H, Kibirige D, Mutebi E, Ssekitoleko R
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been reported among patients with tuberculosis in Africa despite abundantsunshine. Vitamin D plays a fundamental role in improving anti tuberculosis immunity, reducing progression andseverity of …

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What is the link between vitamin D and tuberculosis?
Worodria W., Kibirige D., Kiggundu D. S.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Vitamin D directly influences the body's immunological response to tuberculosis by modulating the production of certain antimicrobial peptides …

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Suboptimal glycaemic and blood pressure control and screening for diabetic complications in adult ambulatory diabetic patients in Uganda: A retrospective study from a developing country
Kibirige D, Atuhe D, Sebunya R, Mwebaze R
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundCurrently, Sub Saharan Africa is faced with a substantial burden from diabetes mellitus. In most of the African countries, screening for diabetes related complications and control of blood pressure and …

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Access to affordable medicines and diagnostic tests for asthma and COPD in sub Saharan Africa: the Ugandan perspective
Worodria W, Nantanda R, Kibirige D, Muttamba W, Kirenga B, Katagira W, Atuhe D, Mwebaze R, Kampiire L
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Equitable access to affordable medicines and diagnostic tests is an integral component of optimal clinical care of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In Uganda, we …

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Discontinuation of tuberculosis treatment among children in the Kampala Capital City Authority health facilities: a mixed-methods study
Okoboi S, Izudi J, Kibirige L
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionDiscontinuation of tuberculosis treatment (DTT) among children in sub-Saharan Africa is a major obstacle to effective tuberculosis (TB) control and has the potential to worsen the emergence of multi-drug resistant …

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Understanding the pathogenesis of lean non-autoimmune diabetes in an African population with newly diagnosed diabetes
Kibirige D, Smeeth L, Sekitoleko I, Lumu W, Jones AG, Hattersley AT, Nyirenda MJ
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aims/hypothesis Apparent type 2 diabetes is increasingly reported in lean adult individuals in sub-Saharan Africa. However, studies undertaking robust clinical and metabolic characterisation of lean individuals with new-onset type 2 …

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Vitamin B12 deficiency among patients with diabetes mellitus: is routine screening and supplementation justified?
Mwebaze Raymond, KibirigeDavis
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient required for optimal hemopoetic, neuro-cognitive and cardiovascular function. Biochemical and clinical vitamin B12 deficiency has been demonstrated to be highly prevalent among …

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