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Challenges Facing the Push and Pull Hybrid System in the Supply of Essential Medicines in Gulu, Northern Uganda
(Science and Education Publishing, 2015-05-07)Essential medicines are supplied to the public health facilities using the pull and push system. In many countries the decision to use the pull, push or combination of both is a policy decision, but Uganda has used each ... -
Characteristics of the COVID-19 Patients Treated at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Journal of Infectious Diseases & Therapy, 2022)Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a severe respiratory disease that results from infection with a new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). One of the most critical issues related to the COVID-19 is the high rate of ... -
Charcoal Burning and Climate Change in Uganda: A Legal Perspective
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2020-12)This paper reviewed the legal perspectives that govern charcoal burning and climate change in Uganda. The paper unveiled legal loopholes in the current legal framework that is causing the prevalence of tree cutting ... -
Christianity and rural community literacy practices in Uganda
(Blackwell Publishing,, 2007)In this article, we examine how Christianity provides the impetus for local literacy practices in a rural community in Uganda. These Christian literacy practices form a central part of the literacy activities of the ... -
Chronicles of an uncommon term abdominal pregnancy with successful outcome: a case report
(BioMed Central, 2024-01-24)Abstract Background Intra-abdominal pregnancies, while rare, present with unique diagnostic and management challenges. We present a case of a 25-year-old para 2+1, black African woman, who was referred from a peripheral ... -
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 at Case Hospital, Uganda
(Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, 2022-06-08)Data on clinical outcomes of patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in private health facilities in Uganda is scarce. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 ... -
Collaboratively reimagining teaching and learning
(Open Book Publishers, 2023)In 2020, the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development proclaimed Africa would only attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) if “universities in Africa collaborate in research, teaching and community ... -
Community-based nutrition-sensitive approach to address short-term hunger and undernutrition among primary school children in rural areas in a developing country setting:
(BMC Nutrition, 2020)Background: Undernutrition in childhood is an important factor that greatly impedes the achievement of full human potential at adulthood. Despite increased enrolment of pupils in primary schools in developing countries, ... -
Comparing Flipped Classroom with Traditional Instruction for Post-Partum Intra-Uterine Device Training Among Medical Students in a Ugandan Public University:
(Research squares, 2023-09-07)A two-arm, quasi-experimental design was used. The FC group underwent a pre-recorded lecture and video on PPIUD insertion, followed by interactive sessions and procedural practice. The traditional group received an hour-long ... -
Conceptual Modeling of Nodding Syndrome: A System Dynamics and Sequence Approaches
(2018-01)Conceptual modelling of nodding syndrome (NS) has hardly been considered in most scientific literature although symptoms of the disease have been widely studied. A conceptual model is a representation of hypothesis about ... -
Conservation tillage and biochar improve soil water content and moderate soil temperature in a tropical Acrisol
(Soil & Tillage Research, 2020-03)Projected climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa involves increased drought and elevated soil temperature. Conservation farming (CF), including minimum tillage, crop rotation and crop residue retention, is proposed as ... -
The contentious relationship between Africa and the ICC
(Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution, 2018)The ICC was established in 2002 under the Rome Statute with significant support from African states which comprise thirty percent of the ICC’s total membership. After nearly two decades in operation, the ICC has issued ... -
Contribution of modified P-enriched biochar on pH buffering capacity of acidic soil
(Elsevier Journal of Environmental Management, 2022-11-06)Biochar can directly hold cations in soil because of the negative charge that exists on its surfaces. Besides, improving soil cation exchange capacity, the negative charges on biochar surfaces can buffer acid soil by pro ... -
Cor pulmonale complicating chronic pulmonary aspergillosis with fatal consequences: Experience from Uganda
(Medical mycology case reports, 2019-07-04)Cor pulmonale is a rare complication of pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). A 45-year-old Ugandan male with a history of recurrent community-acquired pneumonias was admitted with symptoms of progressive difficulty in breathing, ... -
Corporate Governance and Nonfinancial Performance in Financial Institutions in Uganda
(SAS Publishers, 2016)This study investigates the influence of corporate governance on non-financial performance in financial services sector in Uganda. Corporate governance mechanisms examined included ownership concentration, board composition, ... -
Correlates and prevalence of overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Sierra Leone. A secondary data analysis of the demographic health survey of 2019
(2023-07-12)Background: Overweight and obesity are emerging public health problems globally and are independent risk factors for heart, blood vessels, reproductive health, and metabolic disorders. This study aimed to determine the ... -
COVID-19 Prevention Measures: Impact Stories and Lived Experiences of Uganda-based Refugees
(Vienna Journal of African Studies, 2021)The COVID-19 pandemic is making new demands on society to become more aware of humanity’s oneness and collective vulnerability. The disease has instigated a catalogue of health communication initiatives focused on prevention ... -
COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among high-risk populations in Uganda
(Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, 2021)Background: Immunization is an important strategy for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 vaccination was recently launched in Uganda, with prioritization to healthcare workers and high-risk individuals. In ... -
COVID-19, HIV-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis, Disseminated Tuberculosis and Acute Ischaemic Stroke: A Fatal Foursome
(Dove Medical Press, 2021-10-09)Background: Several viral, bacterial and fungal co-infections have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality among patients with COVID-19. We report a fatal case of severe COVID-19 pneumonia in a patient ...