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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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Using graduates as key stakeholders to inform training and policy in health professions: the hidden potential of tracer studies
Kiguli-Malwadde E., Businge F., Mubuuke A. G., Makerere University Uganda
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT Abstract: Background. Tracer studies are alumni surveys that attempt to track activities of graduates of an educational institution, which enable the contextualisation of these professionals through a dynamic …

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An audit of registered radiology equipment resources in Uganda
Kiguli-Malwadde E, Kawooya MG, Byanyima R, Mubuuke AG, Basiimwa RC, Pitcher RC
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) relates to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and provision of quality essential health services. The Government of Uganda has operationalized this through the National …

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Evaluating the impact of a multicountry interprofessional training programme to improve HIV knowledge and clinical confidence among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: A cohort study
Martin S., Kiguli-Malwadde E., Semitala F., Forster M., Chilemba E., Couper I., Motlhatlhedi K., Celentano J., Haruzivishe C., Sears D. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To assess the impact of an interprofessional case-based training programme to enhance clinical knowledge and confidence among clinicians working in high HIV-burden settings in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Setting Health …

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Vaccination against COVID-19 in Africa
Kihara A.B.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Risk Factors for Podoconiosis: Kamwenge District, Western Uganda, September 2015
Ario AR, Zhu BP, Matovu JKB, Makumbi I, Kaharuza F, Kihembo C, Masiira B, Musenero M, Nabukenya I, Lali WZ and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Podoconiosis, a noninfectious elephantiasis, is a disabling neglected tropical disease. In August 2015, an elephantiasis case-cluster was reported in Kamwenge District, western Uganda. We investigated to identify the disease's nature …

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The design and implementation of the re-vitalised integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) in Uganda, 2013-2016
Nsubuga P, Makumbi I, Kihembo C, Masiira B, Nabukenya I, Nanyunja M, Nakiire L, Katushabe E, Natseri N, Komakech I and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Uganda adopted and has been implementing the Integrated Disease Surveillance (IDSR) strategy since 2000. The goal was to build the country's capacity to detect, report promptly, and effectively respond …

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Influence of boarding secondary school environment on HIV positive students in South Western Uganda
Kihumuro RB, Muganzi DJ, Wandira EG, Alinaiswe R, Nanyunja JJ, Kugumisiriza R, Alele PE, Mubangizi V
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundThe number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive adolescents in secondary school has increased over the years. Little is known on how the students cope to the pressures and demands …

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Evidence on the Economic Burden of Repeat Malaria Episodes among Households in Rural Uganda
Kiiza Barnabas A., Pederson Glenn D.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Propensity score matching is used to investigate the economic burden of repeat episodes of malaria in rural Uganda on farm incomes and household food consumption expenditures. We also examine the …

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The politics of blended health sector financing in Uganda: unpacking the World Bank's global financing facility
Mulumba Moses, Kiiza Julius, Nassimbwa Jacqueline
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

AJOL Abstract: This paper examines the politics of blended financing with reference to the World Bank-inspired Global Financing Facility for maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) in Uganda. Critical …

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EXPLORING THE CAUSES OF SELECTED CONDUCT DISORDERS AMONG SCHOOL-GOING ADOLESCENTS IN UGANDA AND SOUTH AFRICA
Kiiza Kobusingye Loyce, Newlin Marongwe
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research
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