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View article: Vulnerability of Cave Roosting Bats to Anthropogenic Disturbances Within the Mount Elgon Region, Uganda
Vulnerability of Cave Roosting Bats to Anthropogenic Disturbances Within the Mount Elgon Region, Uganda Open
Uganda is home to a rich diversity of bats, which carry high ecological and socioeconomic value through the ecosystem services that they provide. However, critical bat habitats including caves are facing increasing anthropogenic pressures,…
View article: Household perceptions regarding bats and willingness to pay for their conservation within Mount Elgon Biosphere Reserve of Uganda
Household perceptions regarding bats and willingness to pay for their conservation within Mount Elgon Biosphere Reserve of Uganda Open
Introduction Bats play critical roles not only in sustaining ecosystems but also human livelihoods across different scales. Despite such values, their populations continue to be threatened mainly by human activities causing their decline. …
View article: Gastrointestinal Parasites of Dogs (Canis Familiaris, Linnaeus, 1758) in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi, Mgahinga, and Queen Elizabeth in Uganda
Gastrointestinal Parasites of Dogs (Canis Familiaris, Linnaeus, 1758) in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi, Mgahinga, and Queen Elizabeth in Uganda Open
If not treated, gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) can negatively affect dog fitness, performance, and growth and cause severe sickness and/or death. Dogs harbour parasites responsible for zoonosis, and this is likely to be worst in contigu…
View article: Advancing green recovery: Integrating one health in sustainable wildlife management in the Asia-Pacific Indigenous People and Local Communities
Advancing green recovery: Integrating one health in sustainable wildlife management in the Asia-Pacific Indigenous People and Local Communities Open
Wildlife (in this paper: wild animals) deliver a crucial range of ecosystem services on human health and livelihood, particularly in Indigenous People and Local Communities (IPLCs). 'One Health' extends beyond just health; it also includes…
View article: Genotypic and phylogeographic insights into a pre-epidemic variant of Wesselsbron virus detected in sylvatic <i>Aedes mcintoshi</i> from Semuliki Forest, Uganda
Genotypic and phylogeographic insights into a pre-epidemic variant of Wesselsbron virus detected in sylvatic <i>Aedes mcintoshi</i> from Semuliki Forest, Uganda Open
Wesselsbron virus (WSLV) is a neglected mosquito-borne virus within the yellow fever subgroup in the genus Orthoflavivirus of the Flaviviridae family. Despite being primarily a veterinary pathogen able to cause stillbirths, congenital malf…
View article: Socioeconomic benefits associated with bats
Socioeconomic benefits associated with bats Open
View article: Prevalence, resistance profiles and factors associated with skin and soft-tissue infections at Jinja regional referral hospital: A retrospective study
Prevalence, resistance profiles and factors associated with skin and soft-tissue infections at Jinja regional referral hospital: A retrospective study Open
Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTI) are common cases of hospital-acquired infections with aetiological agents exhibiting antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is a global public health predicament responsible for a high burden of infecti…
View article: Antimicrobial Resistance and Phylogenetic Relatedness of Salmonella Serovars in Indigenous Poultry and Their Drinking Water Sources in North Central Nigeria
Antimicrobial Resistance and Phylogenetic Relatedness of Salmonella Serovars in Indigenous Poultry and Their Drinking Water Sources in North Central Nigeria Open
There is scant information on Salmonella in indigenous poultry in Nigeria. We investigated the occurrence and characterized Salmonella serovars in indigenous poultry and their drinking water sources to enhance the monitoring of the infecti…
View article: Detection of two alphaviruses: Middelburg virus and Sindbis virus from enzootic amplification cycles in southwestern Uganda
Detection of two alphaviruses: Middelburg virus and Sindbis virus from enzootic amplification cycles in southwestern Uganda Open
Our knowledge of alphavirus genetic diversity is mainly based on viruses isolated from anthropophilic mosquito species, humans, and livestock during outbreaks. Studies on alphaviruses from sylvatic amplification cycles in sub-Saharan Afric…
View article: AVIAN INFLUENZA A VIRUS SURVEILLANCE IN RESERVOIR DOMESTIC DUCKS (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY OF NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA: A NEED FOR ONE-HEALTH APPROACH
AVIAN INFLUENZA A VIRUS SURVEILLANCE IN RESERVOIR DOMESTIC DUCKS (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY OF NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA: A NEED FOR ONE-HEALTH APPROACH Open
The domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) are natural reservoir hosts of avian influenza A virus (AIV) and have since remained significant in the ecology and epidemiology of the virus globally. Continued local surveillance for AIV…
View article: Prevalence, Resistance Profiles and Factors Associated with Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital: A Retrospective Study
Prevalence, Resistance Profiles and Factors Associated with Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital: A Retrospective Study Open
Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTI) are common cases of hospital-acquired infections with aetiologic agents exhibiting antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We determined the prevalence, proportion of laboratory-investigated cases, AMR-profil…
View article: Mentorship of the next generation of One Health workers through experiential learning: A case of students of Makerere University
Mentorship of the next generation of One Health workers through experiential learning: A case of students of Makerere University Open
Multiple zoonotic disease outbreaks occurred in Uganda over the past two decades and have needed operationalization of the One Health (OH) Approach to respond effectively. Between 2016 and 2018, the African One Health University Network (A…
View article: Geographic distribution and predictors of diagnostic delays among possible TB patients in Uganda
Geographic distribution and predictors of diagnostic delays among possible TB patients in Uganda Open
BACKGROUND: Understanding the geographic distribution and factors associated with delayed TB diagnosis may help target interventions to reduce delays and improve patient outcomes. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of adults underg…
View article: Development of core competencies for field veterinary epidemiology training programs
Development of core competencies for field veterinary epidemiology training programs Open
A workforce with the adequate field epidemiology knowledge, skills and abilities is the foundation of a strong and effective animal health system. Field epidemiology training is conducted in several countries to meet the increased global d…
View article: Facilitating implementation of the one health approach: A definition of a one health intervention
Facilitating implementation of the one health approach: A definition of a one health intervention Open
View article: Co-creation and priority setting for applied and implementation research in One Health: Improving capacities in public and animal health systems in Kenya
Co-creation and priority setting for applied and implementation research in One Health: Improving capacities in public and animal health systems in Kenya Open
Successful multisectoral implementation of global health security program in Kenya calls for a whole of society approach that will harness community and private sector knowledge to build preparedness and response capacities while targeting…
View article: Investigation on Prevalence of Canine Trypanosomiasis in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi-Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth in Western Uganda
Investigation on Prevalence of Canine Trypanosomiasis in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi-Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth in Western Uganda Open
Nowadays, despite the instauration of several control strategies, animal trypanosomiasis continues to be reported all over Uganda. Few canine African trypanosomiasis (CAT) studies have been carried out, yet dogs are known Trypanosoma reser…
View article: Investigation on Prevalence of Canine Trypanosomiasis in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi-Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth in Western Uganda
Investigation on Prevalence of Canine Trypanosomiasis in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi-Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth in Western Uganda Open
Nowadays, despite the instauration of several control strategies, animal trypanosomiasis continues to be reported all over Uganda. Few canine African trypanosomiasis (CAT) studies have been carried out, yet dogs are known Trypanosoma reser…
View article: Investigation on Prevalence of Canine Trypanosomiasis in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi- Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth in Western Uganda
Investigation on Prevalence of Canine Trypanosomiasis in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi- Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth in Western Uganda Open
Nowadays, despite the instauration of several control strategies, animal trypanosomiasis continues to be reported all over Uganda. Few canine African trypanosomiasis (CAT) studies have been carried out, yet dogs are known Trypanosoma reser…
View article: Investigation on Prevalence of Canine Trypanosomiasis in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi- Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth in Western Uganda
Investigation on Prevalence of Canine Trypanosomiasis in the Conservation Areas of Bwindi- Mgahinga and Queen Elizabeth in Western Uganda Open
Background Nowadays, despite the instauration of several control strategies, animal trypanosomiasis continues to be reported all over Uganda. Few canine African trypanosomiasis (CAT) studies have been carried out, yet dogs are known Trypan…
View article: “There are many fevers”: Communities’ perception and management of Febrile illness and its relationship with human animal interactions in South-Western Uganda
“There are many fevers”: Communities’ perception and management of Febrile illness and its relationship with human animal interactions in South-Western Uganda Open
Diagnosing the causative agent of febrile illness in resource-limited countries is a challenge in part due to lack of adequate diagnostic infrastructure to confirm cause of infection. Most febrile illnesses (>60%) are non-malarial, with a …
View article: Co-Creation and Priority Setting for Applied and Implementation Research in One Health: Improving Capacities in Public and Animal Health Systems in Kenya
Co-Creation and Priority Setting for Applied and Implementation Research in One Health: Improving Capacities in Public and Animal Health Systems in Kenya Open
View article: Integration of surveillance of priority zoonotic diseases into the existing polio eradication program in Ethiopia: processes, opportunities, successes, and challenges
Integration of surveillance of priority zoonotic diseases into the existing polio eradication program in Ethiopia: processes, opportunities, successes, and challenges Open
Zoonoses are a major public health concern. The Ethiopia CORE Group Polio Project (CGPP) integrated active surveillance of the Priority Zoonotic Diseases (PZDs) using the existing polio infrastructure. The purpose of this review was to exp…
View article: Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Bovine Sub-Clinical Mastitis Burden in Low and High Tick Acaricide Resistance Regions of Uganda
Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Bovine Sub-Clinical Mastitis Burden in Low and High Tick Acaricide Resistance Regions of Uganda Open
Mastitis, antimicrobial resistance and acaricide resistance pose significant threats to the development of the dairy industry in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria isola…
View article: A serological survey of brucellosis in wildlife in four major National Parks of Uganda
A serological survey of brucellosis in wildlife in four major National Parks of Uganda Open
View article: Preparedness of health care systems for Ebola outbreak response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda
Preparedness of health care systems for Ebola outbreak response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda Open
View article: A Serological Survey of Brucellosis in Wildlife in Four Major National Parks of Uganda
A Serological Survey of Brucellosis in Wildlife in Four Major National Parks of Uganda Open
Background: Brucellosis is a contagious zoonotic disease of great public health and economic significance especially in developing countries. The disease affects humans and several species of livestock and wildlife. Studies on Brucellosis …
View article: A Serological Survey of Brucellosis in Wildlife in Four Major National Parks of Uganda
A Serological Survey of Brucellosis in Wildlife in Four Major National Parks of Uganda Open
Background: Brucellosis is a contagious zoonotic disease of great public health and economic significance especially in developing countries. The disease affects humans and several species of livestock and wildlife. Studies on Brucellosis …
View article: Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda
Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda Open
Background: The level of preparedness of the health care workers, the health facility and the entire health system determines the magnitude of the impact of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak as demonstrated by the West African Ebola ou…
View article: Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda Open
Background: The level of preparedness of the health care workers, the health facility and the entire health system determines the magnitude of the impact of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak as demonstrated by the West African Ebola ou…