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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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Addressing Obstetrical Challenges at 12 Rural Ugandan Health Facilities: Findings from an International Ultrasound and Skills Development Training for Midwives in Uganda
Kawooya M., Kinnevey C., Tumwesigye T., Douglas D., Sams S.
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Like much of Sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda is facing significant maternal and fetal health challenges. Despite the fact that the majority of the Uganda population is rural and the major …

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Model for Teaching the Helping Babies Survive Course Series and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Workshops to Rural Skilled Birth Attendants in Uganda
Wilson M, Douglas R, Kawooya M, Kirumira F, Kinnevey C, Douglas D, Larsen A, Sams S
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Uganda, like much of Sub-Saharan Africa and other underserved regions continues to face the challenge of high neonatal and maternal mortality. The Helping Babies Survive (HBS) course and the …

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Implementation of maternal and perinatal death reviews: a scoping review protocol
Waiswa P., Kinney M. V., Walugembe D. R., Wanduru P., George A. S.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

INTRODUCTION: Maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR), or any related form of audit, is a systematic process used to prevent future maternal and perinatal deaths. While the existence …

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Neuronal cell death mechanisms in Alzheimerâs disease: An insight
Goel Parul, Chakrabarti Sasanka, Goel Kapil, Bhutani Karanpreet, Chopra Tanya, Bali Sharadendu
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Regulated cell death (RCD) is an ordered and tightly orchestrated set of changes/signaling events in both gene expression and protein activity and is responsible for normal development as well as …

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Community-funded integrated care outreach clinics as a capacity building strategy to expand access to health care in remote areas of Uganda
Rujumba J, Zakumumpa H, Kinney RG, Gibbons K, Heard A, Galarraga O
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Most Ugandans live in rural, medically underserved communities where geography and poverty lead to reduced access to healthcare. We present a novel low-cost approach for supplemental primary care financing through …

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Maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of implementation factors
Waiswa P., Wanduru P., Kinney M.V., Walugembe D.R., George A.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR), or any form of maternal and/or perinatal death review or audit, aims to improve health services and pre-empt future maternal and perinatal …

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Mapping out the solid waste generation and collection models: The case of Kampala City
Niwagaba CB, Kinobe JR, Gebresenbet G, Komakech AJ, Vinneras B
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

This paper presents a mapping of the waste collection systems in Kampala city, using geographical information system (GIS) ArcGIS mapping software. It discusses the existing models of waste collection to …

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An integrated approach to emergency triage assessment and treatment in Uganda
Ronald A, Kinoti S N, Burnett S M, Crozier I, Kirunda I, Mbonye M K, Naikoba S, Rubashembusya T, Willis K S, Weaver M R
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Reducing mortality among patients who present to primary referralfacilities in need of emergency care requires efficient triage and immediate correctmanagement known more commonly as Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment(ETAT). …

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"A time of fear": local, national, and international responses to a large Ebola outbreak in Uganda
Kinsman J
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: This paper documents and analyses some of the responses to the largest Ebola outbreak on record, which took place in Uganda between September 2000 and February 2001. Four hundred …

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Feasibility and Safety of ALVAC-HIV vCP1521 Vaccine in HIV-Exposed Infants in Uganda
Wang Lei, Richardson Paul, Kintu Kenneth, Emel Lynda, Musoke Philippa, Fowler Mary Glenn, Ou San-San, Guay Laura, Andrew Philip, Baglyos Lynn and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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