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Impact of Acting District Health Officers on Health Services Delivery within their Respective Jurisidictions; A Case for Advocacy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:The staffing norms for the districts in Uganda require that each district has a District Health Officer (DHO) who is a qualified medical docor with additional training in â¦â¦. However, …

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How can the sustainability of a public health (food fortification) program be ensured; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Knowledge about health program planning, implementation, and evaluation is abundant, but information on health promotion program sustainability is less available and often fragmented. Sustainability is important to public health …

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Strategies to improve vaccination data capture in Ugandaâs health information management system; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: In Mukono District, Uganda, the issue of zero-dose childrenâthose who have notreceived any routine vaccinationsâarises from discrepancies, for instance, in populationdenominator data, delayed reporting through the Health Management Information …

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Considerations for Improving HPV Vaccination Uptake among Adolescent girls in Mukono district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
Rapid Review
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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Knowledge Management: How can policy makers improve the use of data in policy discussions and development; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: A number of low- and middle-income countries are following the lead of high-income countries like Australia, UK, and Canada, and are increasingly using research evidence in policymaking and practice. …

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What are the key implementation considerations for the national immunization policy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2013
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Immunization is a critical public health intervention, significantly reducing the burden of infectious diseases. Effective implementation of immunization policies is essential to achieve desired health outcomes, including herd immunity.Rapid …

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What are the health effects (benefits and risks) of steam baths (Saunas); A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Steam bathing, practiced globally and increasingly in Uganda, involves exposure to heat in a confined space. Despite its popularity, the health effects of steam bathing remain a concern for …

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Are herbal photolarvicides efficient and safe to use in vector management; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The resurgence of interest in larvicides for vector control, particularly in combating malaria, is driven by research demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing mosquito populations and malaria infection rates. Recent …

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What is the effect of counseling in unwanted pregnancy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Unintended pregnancies affect a significant proportion of women worldwide, with a substantial number leading to induced abortions. In Uganda, a high prevalence of unintended pregnancies and a growing desire …

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Dual employment of health workers: what is it and its impact, why is it present, and what steps the government can take; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The government of Uganda, like many others worldwide, is concerned about dual employment (moonlighting) of health workers. Dual practice is common across countries, even those with strong regulations, and …

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Transmission of Onchocerca volvulus continues in Nyagak-Bondo focus of northwestern Uganda after 18 years of a single dose of annual treatment with ivermectin
Lakwo T, Habomugisha P, Byamukama E, Tukahebwa E M, Onapa A, Tukesiga E, Agunyo S, Katabarwa M N, Oguttu D, Unoba D and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

The objective of the study was to determine whether annual ivermectin treatment in the Nyagak-Bondoonchocerciasis focus could safely be withdrawn. Baseline skin snip microfilariae (mf) and nodule prevalence data fromsix …

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Transmission of Onchocerca volvulus by Simulium neavei in Mount Elgon focus of eastern Uganda has been interrupted
Lakwo T, Ndyomugyenyi R, Habomugisha P, Byamukama E, Onapa A, Tukesiga E, Katabarwa M, Agunyo S, Oguttu D, Walsh F and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

The study determined that Simulium neavei-transmitted onchocerciasis in Mount Elgon onchocerciasisfocus had been interrupted. Annual mass treatment with ivermectin changed to two times per year along with vectorelimination in 2007. …

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Community-directed interventions are practical and effective in low-resource communities: Experience of ivermectin treatment for onchocerciasis control in Cameroon and Uganda, 2004-2010
Habomugisha P, Byamukama E, Eyamba A, Katabarwa M N, Nwane P, Arinaitwe A, Musigire J, Tushemereirwe R, Khainza A
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundThe community-directed intervention (CDI) approach has improved treatment coverage in onchocerciasis-affected communities. However, there is still a lot to learn. This study assessed its performance and highlighted the lessons learnt …

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The Imaramagambo Onchocerciasis Focus in Southwestern Uganda: Interruption of Transmission after Disappearance of the Vector Simulium neavei and Its Associated Freshwater Crabs
Lakwo T, Habomugisha P, Byamukama E, Tukahebwa E, Unnasch TR, Tukesiga E, Oguttu D, Khainza A, Katabarwa MN, Katamanywa J and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

It was not until early 1990s that, when the Imaramagambo focus of southwest Uganda was mapped, mass treatment with a single annual dose of ivermectin for onchocerciaisis control commenced. However, …

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RECENT SUCCESSFUL CROSS-BORDER ONCHOCERCIASIS ELIMINATION ACTIVITIES - OUR EXPERIENCE
Katabarwa M. N., Lakwo T., Zroug I., Kebede B., Habomugisha P. et al, The Carter Center U. S. A.
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT Abstract: As the shift from control to elimination of onchocerciasis progresses in Ethiopia, Sudan and Uganda, cross-border transmission has become an increasingly apparent obstacle to success. Without a …

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After 70 years of fighting an age-old scourge, onchocerciasis in Uganda, the end is in sight
Lakwo T, Habomugisha P, Byamukama E, Tukahebwa E, Unnasch TR, Khainza A, Katabarwa MN, Richards FO, Garms R, Hudson-Davis L and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Onchocerciasis causes severe itching, serious skin disease and ocular damage leading to visual impairment or permanent blindness. It is associated with hanging groin, epilepsy, Nakalanga dwarfism and, most recently, nodding …

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Comparison of reported and survey-based coverage in onchocerciasis programs over a period of 8 years in Cameroon and Uganda
Habomugisha P, Byamukama E, Eyamba A, Katabarwa M N, Richards F O, Nwane P, Khainza A, Griswold E, Bernard L, Weiss P
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Mass drug administration (MDA) with ivermectin must reach a high treatment coverage (90% of the eligiblepopulation) if onchocerciasis is to be eliminated. Questions have been raised as to whether reported …

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Elimination of Simulium neavei-Transmitted Onchocerciasis in Wambabya-Rwamarongo Focus of Western Uganda
Habomugisha P, Byamukama E, Unnasch TR, Oguttu D, Khainza A, Katabarwa MN, Katamanywa J, Nahabwe C, Ngabirano M, Bernard L and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Wambabya-Rwamarongo onchocerciasis focus is one of the eight foci Uganda verified using the WHO verification guidelines. The approach for elimination was twice yearly treatment with ivermectin for every round, treating …

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Historical Elimination of Onchocerciasis from Victoria Nile Focus in Central Uganda Verified Using WHO Criteria
Oguttu DW, Habomugisha P, Byamukama E, Unnasch TR, Khainza A, Katabarwa MN, Katamanywa J, Nahabwe C, Ngabirano M, Bernard L and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Uganda has verified elimination of seven onchocerciasis foci since 2007 when the nationwide onchocerciasis elimination policy was launched. However, the Victoria Nile focus (which was eliminated in the early 1970s) …

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Elimination of Simulium neavei-Transmitted Onchocerciasis in Wambabya-Rwamarongo Focus of Western Uganda
KatabarwaMoses N., Habomugisha Peace, Khainza Annet, Oguttu David, Byamukama Edson, Katamanywa James, Isingooma Thomson, Bwenume Fredrick, Nahabwe Christine, Ngabirano Monica and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Wambabya-Rwamarongo onchocerciasis focus is one of the eight foci Uganda verified using the WHO verification guidelines. The approach for elimination was twice yearly treatment with ivermectin for every …

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