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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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FACING UGANDAâS LAW ON ABORTION: Experiences from Women & Service Providers
CEHURD
2019
Report
Health Research

IntroductionMaternal mortality continues to be a formidable factor in the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Uganda. Indeed 343 women out of every 100,000 women die …

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PROPOSALS FOR LEGAL REFORM AND REVIEW ON THE RIGHT TO HEALTH AND SRHR
CEHURD
2020
Report
Health Research

The Uganda Law Reform Commission (ULRC) is a body established underArticle 248(1) of the Constitution, to study and keep under constant reviewthe Acts and all other laws of Uganda with …

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THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE GLOBAL GAG RULE ON PROVISION OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN UGANDA: Case Studies from Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu Districts
CEHURD
2020
Report
Health Research

IntroductionMarie Stopes Uganda (MSI Reproductive Choices) is one of the major non-US nongovernmentalorganisations (NGOs) that play an important role in the delivery of sexual and reproductivehealth and rights (SRHR) in …

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Recommendations for Parliament's Consideration: A Right to Health Analysis of Uganda's National Health Insurance Scheme Bill
CEHURD
2020
Report
Health Research

In the following brief, we provide a right to health analysis of the Government ofUgandaâs National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Bill No. 27 of 2019.iWe analyse the content of this …

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PARLIAMENTARY POLICY BRIEF: A Right to Health Analysis of Ugandaâs National Health Insurance Scheme Bill
CEHURD
2020
Report
Health Research

This Parliamentary Policy Brief provides a right to health analysis of the Government of Ugandaâs proposed National HealthInsurance Scheme (NHIS) Bill No. 27 of 2019.i The brief is based on …

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Policy Brief: Promoting The Health And Human Rights Of Adolescent Girls And Young Women Using The Existing Legal Framework On Abortion In Uganda
CEHURD
2020
Report
Health Research

An estimated 56 million induced abortions occur worldwide each year, with up to 25 million (45%) of them being unsafe. Unsafe abortion occurs when a pregnancy is terminated either by …

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CEHURD Annual Report 2019
CEHURD
2020
Report
Health Research

The year 2019 marked CEHURDâs 10th year in health rights advocacy. It is also a unique year as the institution rolled out its new strategic plan 2020-2024 that builds upon …

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CASE DIGEST AND STRATEGY PAPER: Center for Health, Human Rights and Development, Prof. Ben Twinomugisha, Rhoda Kukiriza, Inziku Valente Versus Attorney General (Petition 16 of 2011, Constitutional Court of Uganda)
CEHURD
2021
Report
Health Research

This case tackles one of the biggest challenges which the health sector in Ugandafaces: failure by the State to fully realise the sexual and reproductive healthand rights of thousands of …

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VIOLATIONS OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS IN THE ERA OF THE GLOBAL GAG RULE AND COVID-19: An Institutional Position Paper
CEHURD
2021
Report
Health Research

The United Statesâ Mexico City policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule (GGR), has had wide ranging implicationsfor access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Uganda. …

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A Briefing Note For Members Of Parliament On Key Health And Human Rights Issues
CEHURD
2021
Report
Health Research

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), UHC means that all people have access to the health services they need (prevention, promotion, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation) without the risk of …

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