Diagnostic accuracy of GeneXpert MTB/RIF in musculoskeletal tuberculosis: High sensitivity in tissue samples of HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected patients

Background. GeneXpert MTB/RIF is useful for the diagnosis of pulmonary TB in adults, but there is limited evidence on its usefulness in extrapulmonary TB.Objectives. To investigate the diagnostic accuracy of …

Entomological surveillance following a long-lasting insecticidal net universal coverage campaign in Midwestern Uganda

Background: A universal coverage campaign (UCC) with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) was implemented in four districts in Midwestern Uganda in 2009-2010. Entomological surveys were carried out to monitor changes in …

Impact of a behaviour change communication programme on net durability in eastern Uganda

Background: The importance of net durability and the average useful life of a net is increasingly recognized as one of the critical factors that determine how often nets need to …

Neonatal resuscitation practices in Uganda: a video observational study

Background Neonatal mortality, often due to birth asphyxia, remains stubbornly high in sub-Saharan Africa. Guidelines for neonatal resuscitation, where achieving adequate positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is key, have been implemented …

2021 ANNUAL REPORT

In the 2019-21 strategic period, the End Violence Partnership saw a growth in demand for evidence-based solutions for ending violence against children. This is illustrated by the steady stream of …

Leveraging HIV care to control hypertension in eastern Uganda: A fidelity evaluation by direct observation

BACKGROUND: Hypertension (HTN) is the leading risk factor for human mortality worldwide. In Uganda, adult HTN prevalence is more than 27%, with under 10% aware of their diagnosis - of …

Study designs fail to represent the intricate effects of HIV testing and counselling on condom use and HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa

Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV: effective and underused: CMAJ

Hempel et al discuss pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV. PrEP is a highly effective modality for HIV prevention that can be prescribed by generalists. PrEP should be offered to patients …

Nutritional status of children living in a community with high HIV prevalence in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional population- based survey

objectives To assess the nutritional status of children in a rural community with high HIV prevalencein rural Uganda and to examine the impact of HIV infection at the individual and …

Findings from M. Lubega et al in HIV/AIDS reported (Policy and practice, lost in transition: Reasons for high drop-out from pre-antiretroviral care in a resource-poor setting of eastern Uganda)