Leishmaniasis

Visceral leishmaniasis is widespread in East Africa with several foci in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda. Outside this subregion, sporadic cases have been reported from Chad, Niger, …

Matrix metalloproteinase-9 and intercellular adhesion molecule 1 are powerful staging markers for human African trypanosomiasis

A critical step before treatment of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is the correct staging of the disease. As late stage is established when trypanosomes cross the blood-brain barrier and invade …

Worldwide genetic features of HIV-1 env α4β7 binding motif: The local dissemination impact of the LDI tripeptide

BackgroundâHIV-1 gp120 binds to integrin α4β7, a homing receptor of lymphocytes to gut-associated lymphoid tissues. This interaction is mediated by the LDI/V tripeptide encoded in theV2-loop. This tripeptide mimics similar …

Emerging opportunities for recruiting and retaining a rural health workforce through decentralized health financing systems

Correlates of Undiagnosed HIV Infection and Retesting Among Voluntary HIV Testing Clients at Mildmay Clinic, Uganda

Increasing HIV diagnosis is important for combatting HIV. We invited individuals aged 13 years seeking voluntary HIV testing at Mildmay Clinic in Uganda to undertake a computer or audio-computer-assisted self-interview …

Coronary Endothelial Dysfunction; Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Objective : To define the impact of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and obesity on coronary vascular function; with the hypothesis that subjects with MetS will have endothelial dysfunction. Background : …

HIV screening patterns in sub -Saharan Africa: Evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey data 2003â2007

An unknown phenomenon nearly thirty years ago, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and its later stage of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has caused an estimated 25 million deaths. Current international …

Diabetes in Sub Saharan Africa 1999-2011: Epidemiology and public health implications. a systematic review

Background: Diabetes prevalence is increasing globally, and Sub-Saharan Africa is no exception. With diverse health challenges, health authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa and international donors need robust data on the epidemiology …

Mental health practitioners' reflections on psychological work in Uganda: exploring perspectives from different professions

The Butabika-East London Link collaborated with Ugandan mental health servicesto train mental health professionals (psychiatric clinical officers, âPCOsâ, andclinical psychologists and psychiatrists, âCore Groupâ) in psychological therapies.The aims of this …

Invisible survivors NGO-workers reflections on male and female survivors of sexual violence in Gulu, Northern Uganda

"The objective of this thesis is to map out the NGO-practitioners reflections on male and female survivors of sexual gender based violence (SGBV), in violent âpeaceâ post conflict Gulu, Northern …