[HTML][HTML] Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis outbreak associated with poor treatment adherence and delayed treatment: Arua District, Uganda, 2013–2017
Abstract Background In August 2017, the Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of
increased cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Arua District, Uganda …
increased cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Arua District, Uganda …
[HTML][HTML] Factors associated with uptake of optimal doses of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria among pregnant women in Uganda: analysis of data from the …
D Okethwangu, J Opigo, S Atugonza, CT Kizza… - Malaria journal, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background The Uganda National Malaria Control Programme recognizes the
importance of minimizing the effect of malaria among pregnant women. Accordingly …
importance of minimizing the effect of malaria among pregnant women. Accordingly …
[HTML][HTML] The state of emergency medical services and acute health facility care in Uganda: findings from a National Cross-Sectional Survey
A Ningwa, K Muni, F Oporia, J Kalanzi… - BMC Health Services …, 2020 - Springer
Background There is limited information on the state of emergency medical services (EMS)
in Uganda. The available evidence is from studies that focused on either assessing EMS …
in Uganda. The available evidence is from studies that focused on either assessing EMS …
[PDF][PDF] Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health services and mitigation measures in Uganda
NM Tumwesigye, O Denis, M Kaakyo, C Biribawa - 2021 - axelkra.us
Abstract On 21st March 2020, Uganda reported its first COVID-19 case. The government
responded by instituting a lockdown and other measures. We assess the effects of the …
responded by instituting a lockdown and other measures. We assess the effects of the …
[HTML][HTML] Fatal methanol poisoning caused by drinking adulterated locally distilled alcohol: Wakiso district, Uganda, June 2017
B Doreen, P Eyu, D Okethwangu, C Biribawa… - … of environmental and …, 2020 - hindawi.com
Background. Methanol, an industrial solvent, can cause illness and death if ingested. In
June 2017, the Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of a cluster of deaths which occurred …
June 2017, the Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of a cluster of deaths which occurred …
[HTML][HTML] Measles outbreak amplified in a pediatric ward: Lyantonde District, Uganda, August 2017
C Biribawa, JA Atuhairwe, L Bulage… - BMC infectious …, 2020 - Springer
Background Measles is a highly infectious viral disease. In August 2017, Lyantonde District,
Uganda reported a measles outbreak to Uganda Ministry of Health. We investigated the …
Uganda reported a measles outbreak to Uganda Ministry of Health. We investigated the …
[PDF][PDF] Sporadic Rift Valley fever outbreaks in humans and animals in Uganda, October 2017–January 2018
D Birungi, FL Aceng, L Bulage… - … and public health, 2021 - downloads.hindawi.com
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis that primarily affects animals but
can also infect humans. It is a neglected, reemerging disease that causes morbidity in both …
can also infect humans. It is a neglected, reemerging disease that causes morbidity in both …
[HTML][HTML] Alcohol consumption, hypertension and obesity: Relationship patterns along different age groups in Uganda
NM Tumwesigye, G Mutungi, S Bahendeka… - Preventive Medicine …, 2020 - Elsevier
The prevalence of non-communicable diseases including hypertension and obesity is rising
and alcohol consumption is a predisposing factor. This study explored the effect of alcohol …
and alcohol consumption is a predisposing factor. This study explored the effect of alcohol …
State of pedestrian road safety in Uganda: a qualitative study of existing interventions
J Osuret, S Namatovu, C Biribawa, BE Balugaba… - African health …, 2021 - ajol.info
Background: Pedestrians in Uganda account for 40% of road traffic fatalities and 25% of
serious injuries annually. We explored the current pedestrian road traffic injury interventions …
serious injuries annually. We explored the current pedestrian road traffic injury interventions …
Estimating the burden of road traffic crashes in Uganda using police and health sector data sources
KM Muni, A Ningwa, J Osuret, EB Zziwa… - Injury …, 2021 - injuryprevention.bmj.com
Background In many low-income countries, estimates of road injury burden are derived from
police reports, and may not represent the complete picture of the burden in these countries …
police reports, and may not represent the complete picture of the burden in these countries …