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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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That thing....that problem....that sickness : Perception and practices towards menstruation in 18 rural primary and secondary schools in Jinja and Mayuge districts. Baseline Survey Report
CCUg
2017
Generic
Health Research

Introduction: Menstruation is culturally stigmatized natural biological event. In Uganda, adolescent girls in primary and secondary schools miss school due to menstruation. This baseline study was conducted to assess perception …

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OVC Needs Assessment Report
CCUg
2017
Generic
Health Research

Introduction: Though education is a human right as emphasized in international and national policies and treaties, Uganda has one of the highest primary school dropout rates in East Africa. Despite …

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From Baseline to Midline: Effects of Increasing Access to Menstrual Health Information among Adolescents in 15 Rural Schools in Jinja and Mayuge Districts.
CCUg
2018
Generic
Health Research

Background: In Uganda, Menstrual Hygiene and Management (MHM) among adolescent girls in primary and secondary schools is fraught with considerable stigma and discrimination. With support from AmplifyChange, Community Concerns Uganda …

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Knowledge, Restrictions, and Experiences of Adolescent girls during Menstruation; A mixed baseline survey in 21 schools and surrounding villages in Jinja and Mayuge districts.
CCUg
2019
Generic
Health Research

Background: Due to several stereotypes and misconceptions, many girls in Uganda face several restrictions during menstruation that affect their social lives, including school attendance and engagement in other activities. In …

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Baseline Survey Report: Impact of sanitary facilities on Menstrual Hygiene and Management among adolescent girls in 3 rural schools in Jinja and Mayuge districts
CCUg
2019
Generic
Health Research

Introduction: The ability to manage one s menstrual health with adequate knowledge, safety and dignity without stigma is an essential human right. However, in low-income settings like Uganda, inadequate Menstrual …

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Addressing Mental Health Challenges due to COVID-19 lockdown in Uganda Activity Report Group Therapy among Women Experiencing Depression
CCUg
2021
Generic
Health Research

Introduction: Depression is a prevalent and serious mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness. In Uganda, COVID-19 pandemic containment measures have resulted in the loss of livelihoods to women, causing loss …

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Students Towards WASH and COVID-19 in 2 Primary Schools in Mayuge district.
CCUg
2022
Generic
Health Research

Background: Despite several national efforts, access to sanitation and hygiene is still a challenge in primary schools in Uganda. Though they act as focal centres for initiating change in communities …

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Strategic Plan 2020-2024
CEHURD
Report
Health Research

Our History and IdentityWe are a non-profit, research and advocacy organization which is pioneering thejusticiability of the right to health. Founded in 2010, Center for Health, HumanRights and Development (CEHURD) …

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In access: Monitoring Access to Maternal Health Commodities in Uganda
CEHURD
2011
Report
Health Research

IntroductionIn Uganda, the government is undertaking interventions to improve maternal health outcomes and meet international and national obligations. However, progress has been slow, and the country is unlikely to achieve …

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Rethinking the role of intellectual property policy in the HIV response in the East Africa Community
CEHURD
2012
Report
Health Research

Provisions of the Draft Regional Intellectual Property Policy and Protocol on TRIPS Flexibilitiesand Public Health should be used to improve the anti-counterfeiting legislations beingdeveloped by the East African Community (EAC) …

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