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Current epidemiological profile of the Mpox virus in Africa; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

BackgroundThe Mpox virus has caused two major outbreaks in the last three years. The first Mpox outbreak was in 2022,and it spread mainly in Europe and the Americas. The second …

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How to improve healthcare workersâ motivation to adopt and effectively utilize new technologies, such as smart paper technology, designed to improve data capture in their work environment; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background: Over the past five years, Mukono district has implemented smart paper technology(SPT) to improve data capture and reporting efficiency in health facilities, focusing on the ExpandedProgram on Immunization (EPI). …

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Interventions to Improve HPV Screening Rates in Mukono District; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background:The Uganda Ministry of Health monitors HPV screening through district-level data collection,incentivizing active monitoring. In Mukono District, efforts have focused on educating HIV-infectedwomen and providing sample self-collection kits for convenience. …

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Strategies for reducing mortality due to motorcycle accidents; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background: The rise in morbidity and mortality from motorcycle-related injuries is concerning, especially with the increasing popularity of motorcycles for transportation. Despite this trend, the management of crash victims has …

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Understanding the Problem of Maternal and Perinatal Deaths in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background: Maternal and perinatal mortality in Uganda remains a significant public health issue despite various healthcare interventions. Maternal mortality is defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy or …

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Why immunisation coverage is not recovering; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background:The Uganda Ministry of Health monitors HPV screening through district-level data collection, incentivizing active monitoring. In Mukono District, efforts have focused on educating HIV-infected women and providing sample self-collection kits …

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Why vaccine coverage, which dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, is slow to recover, particularly in Kampala and Wakiso; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major disruption to the delivery of healthcare services,including routine immunization, leading to a sharp decline in vaccine coverage. In 2021, 25 million childrenmissed their …

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Enhancing youthsâ role in the mitigation of climate change effects on Sexual and Reproductive Health; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2023
brief
Health Research

Background: The impacts of climate change on sexual and reproductive health include increases in GBV, strained access to SRH services resulting in unwanted pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases,among others. Furthermore, …

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Strategies to improve vaccination data capture in Ugandaâs health information management system; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
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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Why Women at High Risk for HIV-1 Infection Did Not Join the VOICE Study in Uganda: A Qualitative Community Study
Kabwigu Samuel, Kemigisha Doreen, Nanziri Sophie C., Ndawula Patrick, Nanyonga Stella, Etima Juliane, Kiweewa Flavia M., White Rhonda, Noguchi Lisa, Nakabiito Clemensia
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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COVID-19 PICU guidelines: for high- and limited-resource settings
Kache S., Chisti M.J., Gumbo F., Mupere E., Zhi X., Nallasamy K., Nakagawa S., Lee J.H., Di Nardo M., de la Oliva P. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Fewer children than adults have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the clinical manifestations are distinct from those of adults. Some children particularly those with acute or chronic …

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Financial Implications of Male Circumcision Scale-Up for the Prevention of HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Sub-Saharan African Community
Kacker S, Gray RH, Quinn TC, Tobian AAR, Frick KD
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The financial implications of male circumcision ( MC) scale-up in sub-Saharan Africa associated with reduced HIV have been evaluated. However, no analysis has incorporated the expected reduction of a …

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Caring for preterm babies is a test of how we respond to our most vulnerable citizens
Kadaga Rebecca, da Silva Jarbas Barbosa, Jr., Featherstone Lynne
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Rheumatic manifestations among HIV positive adults attending the Infectious Disease Clinic at Mulago hospital
Ddumba E, Kaddu-Mukasa M, Ssekasanvu E, Thomas D, Katabira E T
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Rheumatic manifestations in HIV are common and sometimes the initial presentation of thedisease. HIV is now a common infection at the Infectious Disease Clinic, Mulago. The spectrum of jointdiseases …

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Occurence of Culturable Vibrio cholerae from Lake Victoria, and Rift Valley Lakes Albert and George, Uganda
Kaddumukasa M, Nsubuga D, Muyodi F J
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Vibrio cholerae, a bacterium that causes cholera, poses a human health risk when consumed via untreated or contaminated water. Monthly investigations into the presence of V. cholerae from Lakes Albert, …

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Poststroke Hypertension in Africa
Kaddumukasa M, Ddumba E, Duncan P, Goldstein LB
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background and Purpose-Little is known about the frequency of hypertension and related knowledge in Africans who have had a stroke. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency …

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Neuromyelitis optica in a Ugandan woman: A case report
Musubire A, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Matovu S
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Few cases of neuromyelitis optica have been reported in Africa. This is the first case report ofneuromyelitis optica in Uganda. It highlights the need to have a high index …

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The frequency and precipitating factors for breakthrough seizures among patients with epilepsy in Uganda
Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Matovu S
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Epilepsy is one of the major brain disorders worldwide. Breakthrough seizures carry a heavy burdenof epilepsy, with increased morbidity and risk of premature mortality. Several factors have been suggested …

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Global medical education partnerships to expand specialty expertise: A case report on building neurology clinical and research capacity
Mayanja-Kizza H, Sajatovic M, Salata R A, Longenecker C T, Kaddumukasa M, Ddumba E, Katabira E, Kamya M R, Sewankambo N, Kakooza-Mwesige A and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundNeurological disorders are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan African, but resources for their management are scarce. Collaborations between training institutions in developed and resource-limited countries can …

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