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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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Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Foramen Ovale: a Cardiological Perspective
Brown S. C
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

A patent foramen is commonly found in the general population. Evidence exists that a patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal aneurysm are strongly associated with cryptogenic stroke. Associations with …

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Emotional Intelligence and Locus of Control of Adult Patients with Breast Cancer Receiving Treatment
Brown Ottilia, Swartz Esti
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: This article investigates emotional intelligence and locus of control in an adult breast cancer population receiving treatment. Gaining insight into these constructs will contribute to improving breast cancer patients' …

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Uganda Sickle Cell Rescue Foundation Annual Report 2015
Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige
2015
Report
Health Research
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Teaching Corner: Regional Anaesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery
Burgess P. I, Msukwa G, Tighe R
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Performing safe and effective regional anaesthesia for ophthalmic surgery is an important skill for anaesthetic and ophthalmologic practitioners. Akinetic sharp-needle blocks are generally safe but rare; sight and life threatening …

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BUSHENYI DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT: LOCAL ACTION PLAN (LAP) 2014-2016 TO ADDRESS GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
Bushenyi-DLG
2014
Report
Health Research

Bushenyi District Local Action Plan aims atnurturing an environment that makes Bushenyi aGBV free district since GBV is a serious problemin the District. The action plan outlines the districtobjectives, with …

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Rift Valley Fever in the Horn of Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
Butcher Nicole, Sheikh Mohamud, Tan Melissa
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

The Rift Valley fever (RVF) epidemic in the Horn of Africa region in 2007 resulted in significant mortality on a background of protracted political instability; famine; food insecurity and internal …

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Chemicals Management in Uganda
bvision
2019
Report
Health Research

The use of chemicals in Uganda has been rapidly growing; many chemicals are today either locally manufactured or imported and stored in storage facilities in different parts of the country. …

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Sweet Pollutants: Sweeteners In Rivers
bvision
2019
Report
Health Research

The Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited (SCOUL) factory in Lugazi is dotted with a lush terraced sugarcane vegetation and meandering streams of fresh water providing breathtaking beauty. For 90 years, …

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Prevalence of Virulence Determinants in Staphylococcus Epidermidis from ICU Patients in Kampala; Uganda
Bwanga Freddie, Joloba Moses L, Katabazi Fred Ashaba, Kateete David Patrick, Najjuka Florence Christine, Nanteza Ann, Okee Moses S, Okello Margaret
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Staphylococcus epidermidis is often considered a non-pathogenic organism but it causes nosocomial infections. To distinguish invasive strains; comparative studies of patient and community isolates may offer some clues. We …

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