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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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The Status of Clinical Diagnostic Imaging Services in Uganda's Regional Referral Hospitals in 2007
Bwete Vincent, Maniple Everd, Onziga Hillary
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Clinical imaging is an essential component of health care which supports and improves the effectiveness of clinical decision-making. Quality care saves lives and resources of both the patient and …

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Artemether-Lumefantrine Combination Therapy for Treatment of Uncomplicated Malaria: The Potential for Complex Interactions with Antiretroviral Drugs in HIV-Infected Individuals
Mayanja-Kizza Harriet, Lamorde Mohammed, Byakika-Kibwika Pauline, Khoo Saye, Merry Concepta, Van Geertruyden Jean-Pierre
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Treatment of malaria in HIV-infected individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) poses significant challenges. Artemether-lumefantrine (AL) is one of the artemisisnin-based combination therapies recommended for treatment of malaria. The drug combination …

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Factors associated with the onset of major depressive disorder in adults with type 2 diabetes living in 12 different countries: results from the INTERPRET-DD prospective study
Bahendeka S., C E Lloyd, Sartorius N., Ahmed H. U., Alvarez A., Bobrov A. E., Burti L., Chaturvedi S. K., Gaebel W., de Girolamo G. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: AIMS:<BR>To examine the factors that are associated with changes in depression in people with type 2 diabetes living in 12 different countries.<BR>METHODS:<BR>People with type 2 diabetes treated in …

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Methods of sputum decontamination with emphasis on local tuberculosis laboratories
Cadmus S. I. B, Falodun O. I, Fagade O. E
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

One of the major goals for the global control of tuberculosis (TB) in humans is the laboratory diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis the causative agent of TB. This organism is present …

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Diagnostic Value of Plasma C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Determination of the Duration of Mesenteric Ischaemia : Cardiovascular Topic
Caliskan Ahmet, Demirtas Sinan, Guclu Orkut, Karahan Oguz, Tezcan Orhan, Yavuz Celal, Yazici Suleyman
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: Mesenteric arteries release C-type natriureticpeptide (CNP), which hyperpolarises vascular smooth muscle.We measured the levels of this peptide after inducing mesen-teric ischaemia over a series of time intervals, so as …

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CAPCA ANNUAL REPORT 2018
CAPCA
2019
Report
Health Research
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Kayunga Issue Paper Enhancing good governance, accountability and transparency for improved health service delivery in Kayunga District.
CARA
2015
Generic
Health Research

Brief about the project Community Awareness and Response on AIDS (CARA) with funding from the GAPP program is implementing two years project entitled Enhancing good governance, accountability and transparency for …

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Cardiac Death Risk in Diabetic Haemodialysis Patients Increased Due to Thyroid Problems
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

A prospective study found that diabetic haemodialysis patients' subclinical hyperthyroidism and euthyroid sick syndrome might increase the risk of sudden cardiac-related deaths. Dr Christiane Drechsler; of University Hospital Wurzburg in …

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A Qualitative Study Exploring Attitudes and Perceptions of HIV Positive Women who Stopped Breastfeeding at Six Months to Prevent Transmission of HIV to their Children
Cardiello J, Chibwana A, Chikaphupha K, Chinkhumba J, Mataya R, Mathanga D
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

The study explored knowledge; attitudes and practices of HIV positive women who were instructed to stop breastfeeding at 6 months to prevent the transmission of HIV to their children. MethodsWe …

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BASELINE SURVEY SANITATION AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND RELATED DISEASES IN NAKALANGA VILLAGE, BUKATUBE SUB COUNTY, MAYUGE DISTRICT EASTERN UGANDA.
CCUg
2014
Generic
Health Research

In early 2014, Nourish International, through a partnership formed with CCUg awarded the organization a grant, which among other things was to implement a Pit Latrine Project in Nakalanga Village, …

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