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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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Career intentions of final year medical students in Uganda after graduating: The burden of brain drain Career choice, professional education and development
Katamba A., Mukunya D., Kalyesubula R., Sewankambo N., Kizito S., Nakitende J., Nambasa S., Nampogo A.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Evaluation of ammonium adsorption in biochar-fixed beds for treatment of anaerobically digested swine slurry: Experimental optimization and modeling
Kizito Simon, Wu Shubiao, Wandera Simon Mdondo, Guo Luchen, Dong Renjie
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Fixed-bed column experiments were performed to investigate the effect of influent concentration, flow rate, and adsorbent bed depth on ammonium adsorption from anaerobically digested swine slurry using three types of …

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Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak â Central Uganda, augustâseptember 2017
Kwesiga B, Ojwang J, Kizito S, Balinandi S, Ario A R, Okello P E, Nyakarahuka L, Mulei S, Kyondo J, Tumusiime A and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionCrimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a tickborne viral hemorrhagic fever with a high case-fatality rate. After an absence of reported cases for many years, CCHF reemerged in Uganda in 2013. …

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Notes from the Field: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak - Central Uganda, August-September 2017
Kwesiga Benon, Kizito Susan, Okello Paul E., Nyakarahuka Luke, Balinandi Stephen, Mulei Sophia, Kyondo Jackson, Tumusiime Alex, Lutwama Julius, Ario Alex R. and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

The article discusses the outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Kyankwanzi and Nakaseke, Uganda in August-September 2017. Topics discussed include the confirmation of CCHF cases via serology and reverse …

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Quality of care in childhood tuberculosis diagnosis at primary care clinics in Kampala, Uganda
Ayakaka I, Katamba A, Marquez C, Cattamanchi A, Davis JL, Kizito S, Turimumahoro P
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of routine childhood tuberculosis (TB) evaluation in Kampala, Uganda.SETTING AND DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional study of children aged <15 years attending six government-run clinics …

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Ambidextrous policy: Cross-country comparison of policies for the digitalization of healthcare
Kizito M., Magnusson J.
2020
Conference Proceedings
Health Research
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Determinants of caesarean section rates in private-not-for-profit healthcare facilities: St. Josephâs Hospital_ Kitovu
Kizito O.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Abstract: Caesarean delivery, often called a C-section, is the delivery of the baby through incisions in the motherâs abdomen and uterus. Caesarean deliveries, whether elective or medically necessary, have risen …

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Factors associated with uptake of community client-led ART delivery model at Mulago adult HIV clinic _ Mulago National Referral Hospital
Kizito O., Sabiti L.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Community Client Led ART Delivery (CCLAD) model in Uganda refers to self-formed groups of six to eight stable Anti Retro viral Therapy (ART) patients from the same community or area. …

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Monitoring adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents in Southern Uganda: comparing Wisepill to Self-report in predicting viral suppression in a cluster-randomized trial
Kizito S., Namuwonge F., Brathwaite R., Neilands T.B., Nabunya P., Bahar O.S., Damulira C., Mwebembezi A., Mellins C., McKay M.M. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

INTRODUCTION: Optimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence is crucial for improved patient outcomes; however, ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) is low. Also, the performance of various adherence measures …

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