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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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LGBT Communities are Emerging Across Africa in 2012. Many are Emerging in the Context of the Continents Severe HIV Epidemic. Homophobia is a Barrier to Social Acceptance and to Health and Other Social Services; But African Communities are Showing Reliance
Beyrer C
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

LGBT communities are emerging across Africa in 2012. Many are emerging in the context of the continents severe HIV epidemic.Homophobia is a barrier to social acceptance and to health and …

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An Evaluation of the Diagnostic Adequacy and Immunocytochemistry of Manual Liquid-Based Smears in Breast Aspirates
Bezuidenhout Juanita, Schubert Pawel T, Shibemba Aaron L, Wright Colleen A
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Inner preputial flap as tunica albuginea replacement in the management of previously untreated fracture of the penis
Bhat A, Sharma B, Dawan M, Saxena G
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

To assess the efficacy of an inner preputial skin flap as replacement for the tunica albuginea of the corpus cavernosum after excision of fibrous plaque. Patients and Methods In this …

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Primary Renal Leiomyosarcoma: Case Report and Literature Review
Bhat G. S, Nelivigi G. G, Ratkal C. S, Shivalingaiah M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Primary leimyosarcoma of the kidney is extremely rare. The management is unclear due to the limited literature on the subject. The diagnosis should be considered when imaging shows a relatively …

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Etude par spectroscopie UV-visible de la denaturation thermique de l'hemoglobine S : une nouvelle approche du depistage rapide de la drepanocytose
Bibelayi D. D, Gushimana Z. Y, Mangwala P. K, Mpiana P. T, Ngbolua K. N
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

La denaturation thermique des hemoglobines A et S dans le sang total a ete etudiee par spectrophotometrie UV-visible. Les resultats (exprimes en terme de temperature detransition =Tt) indiquent qu'a pH …

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Applying the life-cycle costs approach in Uganda for improved financial planning and budgeting
Biteete Lucrezia, Lieshout René van
2013
Generic
Health Research

The water and sanitation sector in Uganda is facing a situation of stagnating coverage, functionality and budgets. In order to increase efficiency of investments in the sector, it is necessary …

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Malabsorption: Causes; Consequences; Diagnosis and Treatment
Blaauw Renee
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Malabsorption generally refers to the alterations of the gastrointestinal tract affecting the digestion; absorption and transport of nutrients across the bowel wall. In this article the causes; diagnostic tests and …

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Probiotics; with Special Emphasis on their Role in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Blaauw Renee, Stevenson C
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Probiotics are live microorganisms; and when administered in adequate amounts; bestow beneficial effects on the host. The therapeutic and preventative application of probiotics in several disorders is receiving increasing attention; …

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Return to sexual activity and modern family planning use in the extended postpartum period: an analysis of findings from seventeen countries
Borda Maria R, Winfrey William, McKaig Catharine
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Unintended pregnancies can lead to poor maternal and child health outcomes. Family planning use during the first year postpartum has the potential to significantly reduce at least some of these …

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Stigma of People with HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review
Borne B. Van Den, Mbonu N. C, Vries N. K. De
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

The aim of this literature review is to elucidate what is known about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa. Literature about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa was systematically searched …

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