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View article: Prevalence of Newly Diagnosed Hypertension in Patients Presenting with Stroke at the Medical Emergency Department of Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital: A Five- Years Retrospective Study (2020–2025).
Prevalence of Newly Diagnosed Hypertension in Patients Presenting with Stroke at the Medical Emergency Department of Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital: A Five- Years Retrospective Study (2020–2025). Open
Background: Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for stroke, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Rwanda, stroke remains a significant public health concern; however, local data on the epidemiological profile of h…
View article: A participatory appraisal of the farming business environment, gender issues and service delivery by veterinary para-professionals in Uganda
A participatory appraisal of the farming business environment, gender issues and service delivery by veterinary para-professionals in Uganda Open
This study assessed the farming business environment and gender issues and their effect on service delivery by the veterinary para-professionals (VPPs) in Sembabule and Soroti districts. The study employed Participatory Rural Appraisal res…
View article: Competences, capacity needs, and training modalities to enhance continued professional development for Veterinary Para-professionals in Uganda
Competences, capacity needs, and training modalities to enhance continued professional development for Veterinary Para-professionals in Uganda Open
This study assessed the competence and capacity needs for VPPs continued professional development as well as the best modalities for training in Uganda. It used mixed approach combining qualitative and quantitative research methods, namely…
View article: The Role of Extension Training in Enhancing Participation of Women Smallholder Goat and Chicken Farmers in The Livestock Vaccine Value Chain, Sembabule District, Uganda
The Role of Extension Training in Enhancing Participation of Women Smallholder Goat and Chicken Farmers in The Livestock Vaccine Value Chain, Sembabule District, Uganda Open
This paper explores the role of extension training in enhancing women smallholder livestock farmers’ participation in and benefiting from the livestock vaccine value chain (LVVC). The emphasis was on the Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) va…
View article: EFFECT OF FEEDING MEXICAN SUNFLOWER LEAF FEED ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCIAL BROILERS
EFFECT OF FEEDING MEXICAN SUNFLOWER LEAF FEED ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCIAL BROILERS Open
There is increasing demand for poultry products globally; however, the feed costs are so high covering over 80% of total costs of production.Present research investigated the growth performance and carcass characteristics of commercial bro…
View article: Breaking institutional barriers to enhance women’s participation in and benefit from the Peste des Petits Ruminants and Newcastle Disease vaccine value chains for Sembabule district of Uganda
Breaking institutional barriers to enhance women’s participation in and benefit from the Peste des Petits Ruminants and Newcastle Disease vaccine value chains for Sembabule district of Uganda Open
This paper describes the institutional context that shapes the visibility and positioning of women along the Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and Newcastle Disease (ND) vaccine value chains for Sembabule district of Uganda. It examines the…
View article: Analysis of Farmers’ Characteristics on Productivity of Commercial Broiler Production Units in Mukono District
Analysis of Farmers’ Characteristics on Productivity of Commercial Broiler Production Units in Mukono District Open
Poultry meat is one of the fastest growing components of Uganda’s meat production, consumption, and trade. However, it is estimated that more than 80 % of the small holder dominated sub-sector use traditional family-based production system…
View article: Women smallholder farmers' engagement in the vaccine chain in Sembabule District, Uganda: Barriers and Opportunities
Women smallholder farmers' engagement in the vaccine chain in Sembabule District, Uganda: Barriers and Opportunities Open
This paper explores women smallholder livestock farmers' barriers to effective participation in the livestock vaccine value chain (LVVC) and strategies for optimising the use of vaccines against poultry (Newcastle disease), and goat diseas…
View article: The economic cost of bovine trypanosomosis in pastoral and ago pastoral communities in Buliisa district, Uganda
The economic cost of bovine trypanosomosis in pastoral and ago pastoral communities in Buliisa district, Uganda Open
Background - Animal diseases that are endemic like tsetse transmitted trypanosomosis cause the continuous expenditure of financial resources of livestock farmers and loss of productivity of livestock. Estimating the cost of controlling ani…
View article: Economic cost of bovine trypanosomosis in pastoral and ago pastoral communities in Buliisa district, Uganda
Economic cost of bovine trypanosomosis in pastoral and ago pastoral communities in Buliisa district, Uganda Open
Background - Animal diseases that are endemic like tsetse transmitted trypanosomosis cause continuous expenditure of financial resources of livestock farmers and loss of productivity of livestock. Estimating the cost of controlling animal …
View article: Heterogeneity in Prevalence of Bovine Trypanosomosis and its Associated Risk Factors in Pastoral and Agro Pastoral Communities Surrounding Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.
Heterogeneity in Prevalence of Bovine Trypanosomosis and its Associated Risk Factors in Pastoral and Agro Pastoral Communities Surrounding Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. Open
Background: Bovine trypanosomosis transmitted by tsetse flies is a major constraint to cattle health and productivity in sub- Saharan countries including Uganda. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of bovine trypa…
View article: Knowledge Attitude and Practices (KAPs) on Control of Bovine African Trypanosomosis in Pastoral Communities Surrounding Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Knowledge Attitude and Practices (KAPs) on Control of Bovine African Trypanosomosis in Pastoral Communities Surrounding Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda Open
Background: A survey was done among pastoral communities surrounding Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda to assess knowledge, attitude and practices about the control of bovine traypanosomosis. Methods : This was done using participatory…
View article: EnGENDERing One Health and addressing gender gaps in Infectious disease control and response: Developing a Gender, One Health and Emerging Pandemics threat short course for the public health workforce in Africa.
EnGENDERing One Health and addressing gender gaps in Infectious disease control and response: Developing a Gender, One Health and Emerging Pandemics threat short course for the public health workforce in Africa. Open
Most capacity building efforts to investigate and counter emerging infectious diseases have focused on supporting public health agencies. However, to improve the understanding of the epidemiology, and outcome of diseases, aid in their dete…