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View article: Effect of Indoor Residual Spraying on malaria incidence in West Nile, Sub–Region, Uganda, 2017–2024: Time Series Analysis
Effect of Indoor Residual Spraying on malaria incidence in West Nile, Sub–Region, Uganda, 2017–2024: Time Series Analysis Open
Background Uganda introduced indoor residual spraying (IRS) in 2006 and gradually expanded it in high-burden regions. In 2022, IRS was extended to the West Nile sub-region, where malaria incidence surpassed 450 cases per 1,000 people, and …
View article: Implementing a rapid cascade training model to enhance laboratory response during the Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda, 2022
Implementing a rapid cascade training model to enhance laboratory response during the Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda, 2022 Open
Introduction: In September 2022, Uganda experienced an outbreak of Sudan Virus Disease. We describe the roll-out of a rapid cascade training model which was implemented to enhance the capacity of laboratory response teams in managing sampl…
View article: Implementation of an infection prevention and control response strategy to combat the Sudan Virus Disease outbreak in an urban setting, the Kampala Metropolitan area, Uganda, 2022
Implementation of an infection prevention and control response strategy to combat the Sudan Virus Disease outbreak in an urban setting, the Kampala Metropolitan area, Uganda, 2022 Open
The IPC strategy enhanced the IPC capacities at HCFs and could be adopted for future outbreaks. Leadership commitment and resource allocation to IPC during non-outbreak periods are critical for preparedness, rapid response, and access to s…
View article: Implementation of a cascade training model to enhance emergency care capacity of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in Uganda
Implementation of a cascade training model to enhance emergency care capacity of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in Uganda Open
There was a general lack of emergency unit protocols and a shortage of fixed staff at the emergency units. The cascade model facilitated the dissemination of emergency care knowledge to seven times more healthcare workers than the trainers…
View article: Effect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on incidence of malaria among children under five years in Kotido and Moroto Districts, Uganda, 2021: time series analysis
Effect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on incidence of malaria among children under five years in Kotido and Moroto Districts, Uganda, 2021: time series analysis Open
View article: Scaling Up and Enhancing the Functionality of the Electronic Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response System in Uganda, 2020-2022: Description of the Journey, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Scaling Up and Enhancing the Functionality of the Electronic Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response System in Uganda, 2020-2022: Description of the Journey, Challenges, and Lessons Learned Open
In 2017, Uganda implemented an electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System (eIDSR) to improve data completeness and reporting timelines. However, the eIDSR system had limited functionality and was implemented on a small …
View article: An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites
An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites Open
View article: Rapid Scale-Up of Screening for Early Detection of Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) in Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) during the 2022 Outbreak in Uganda
Rapid Scale-Up of Screening for Early Detection of Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) in Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) during the 2022 Outbreak in Uganda Open
Background: The Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH) and implementing partners instituted an infection prevention and control (IPC) response strategy during the Uganda SVD outbreak in 2022 that involved rapid enhancement of screening capacity a…
View article: Strategies to Enhance COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Prioritized Groups, Uganda
Strategies to Enhance COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Prioritized Groups, Uganda Open
COVID-19 vaccination was launched in March 2021 in Uganda and initially prioritized persons >50 years of age, persons with underlying conditions, healthcare workers, teachers, and security forces. However, uptake remained low 5 months afte…
View article: Group-based Education and monitoring program delivered by community health workers to improve control of high blood pressure in island districts of lake victoria, Uganda
Group-based Education and monitoring program delivered by community health workers to improve control of high blood pressure in island districts of lake victoria, Uganda Open
Background Individuals living in communities with poor access to healthcare may be unaware of their high blood pressure (BP). While the use of community health workers (CHWs) can address gaps in human resources for health, CHWs in Uganda h…
View article: Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022
Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022 Open
View article: Rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation following rollout of point-of-care early infant diagnosis testing, Uganda, 2018–2021
Rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation following rollout of point-of-care early infant diagnosis testing, Uganda, 2018–2021 Open
View article: Enhancing functionality and scaling up of the electronic Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response system in Uganda, 2020-2023: Description of the journey, challenges, and lessons learned (Preprint)
Enhancing functionality and scaling up of the electronic Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response system in Uganda, 2020-2023: Description of the journey, challenges, and lessons learned (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND In 2017, Uganda implemented an electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System (eIDSR) to improve data completeness and reporting timelines. However, the eIDSR system had limited functionality and was implemented…
View article: Time to care and factors influencing appropriate Sudan virus disease care among case patients in Uganda, September to November 2022
Time to care and factors influencing appropriate Sudan virus disease care among case patients in Uganda, September to November 2022 Open
Delayed isolation was common early in the outbreak. Strong contact tracing and community engagement could expedite presentation to ETUs.
View article: Factors associated with acute watery diarrhea among children aged 0–59 months in Obongi District, Uganda, April 2022: A case–control study
Factors associated with acute watery diarrhea among children aged 0–59 months in Obongi District, Uganda, April 2022: A case–control study Open
View article: An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites
An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites Open
Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is the most basic human need for health and well-being. Globally, it’s estimated that around 600 million people depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods, many of whom res…
View article: Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022
Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022 Open
Background: On September 20, 2023, Uganda declared its 5th Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak, culminating in 142 confirmed and 22 probable cases. The reproductive rate (R) of this outbreak was 1.25. We describe perso…
View article: Readiness of health facilities to manage individuals infected with COVID-19, Uganda, June 2021
Readiness of health facilities to manage individuals infected with COVID-19, Uganda, June 2021 Open
View article: Effectiveness of a Group-based Education and Monitoring Program Delivered by Community Health Workers to Improve Control of High Blood Pressure in Island Districts of Lake Victoria, Uganda, February-March 2022
Effectiveness of a Group-based Education and Monitoring Program Delivered by Community Health Workers to Improve Control of High Blood Pressure in Island Districts of Lake Victoria, Uganda, February-March 2022 Open
Background: Individuals living in communities with poor access to healthcare may be unaware of their high blood pressure (BP). While the use of community health workers (CHWs) can address gaps in human resources for health, CHWs in Uganda …
View article: Time to Care and Factors Influencing Appropriate Sudan Virus Disease Care Among Case Patients in Uganda, September to November 2022
Time to Care and Factors Influencing Appropriate Sudan Virus Disease Care Among Case Patients in Uganda, September to November 2022 Open
View article: Factors Associated with Acute Watery Diarrhea Among Children Aged 0–59 Months in Obongi District, Uganda, April 2022: A Case–Control Study
Factors Associated with Acute Watery Diarrhea Among Children Aged 0–59 Months in Obongi District, Uganda, April 2022: A Case–Control Study Open
View article: Ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets three months after a mass distribution campaign in Uganda, 2021
Ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets three months after a mass distribution campaign in Uganda, 2021 Open
View article: Ownership and Use of Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets Three Months after a Mass Distribution Campaign in Uganda, 2021
Ownership and Use of Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets Three Months after a Mass Distribution Campaign in Uganda, 2021 Open
Background: Uganda conducted its third mass Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Net ( LLIN) distribution campaign in 2021. The target of the campaign was to ensure that 100% of households own at least 1 LLIN per 2 persons and to achieve 85% u…
View article: Implementation of the Malaria Test, Treat and Track Policy in Health Facilities in Gulu District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Implementation of the Malaria Test, Treat and Track Policy in Health Facilities in Gulu District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background An essential means to control malaria is diagnosing suspected patients with a confirmatory test, treatment of malaria confirmed cases, and proper case registration (track). In 2011, the Ministry of Health launched a country-wide…