Malaria reduction drives childhood stunting decline in Uganda: a mixed-methods country case study

Background Uganda has achieved a considerable reduction in childhood stunting over the past 2 decades, although accelerated action will be needed to achieve 2030 targets. Objectives This study assessed the …

Chest closure without drainage after open patent ductus arteriosus ligation in Ugandan children: A non blinded randomized controlled trial

Background: There is clinical equipoise regarding post-operative management of patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) without insertion of a chest drain. This study evaluated post operative outcomes of chest closure …

Trends of major disease outbreaks in the african region, 2003­2007

Background: Communicable disease outbreaks cause millions of deaths throughout Sub-Saharan Africa each year. Most of the diseases causing epidemics in the region have been nearly eradicated or brought under control …

Expenditures on health research in sub-Saharan African countries: results of a questionnaire-based survey

Objective To estimate the sources of funds for health research (revenue) and the uses of these funds (expenditure). Design A structured questionnaire was used to solicit financial information from health …

Research and its governance in health research institutions in Sub-Saharan African countries: results of a questionnaire-based survey

Objective:To describe governance and stewardship of research in health research institutions in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. Design: A structured questionnaire was used to solicit information on governance …

Research output of health research institutions and its use in 42 Sub-Saharan African countries: results of a questionnaire-based survey

OBJECTIVE:To describe and analyse research output from surveyed national health research institutions in Africa.DESIGN: The survey used a structured questionnaire to solicit information from 847 health research institutions in 42 …

Surveying the knowledge landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa: Methodology

Objective To describe in detail the methods followed in each of the qualitative and quantitative surveys of national health information; research and knowledge systems and research institutions. Design Cross-sectional surveys. …

The African Health Observatory and national health observatories as platforms for strengthening health information systems in sub-Saharan Africa

The way forward - narrowing the knowledge gap in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen health systems:Editorials

Magnitude and determinants of intimate partner violence against women in East Africa: multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health survey

Background Violence against women is a significant public health problem, and human rights abuse, and is associated with multiple adverse physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health effects. The current study …