A5041438415- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Global Health and Surgery
- Problem and Project Based Learning
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Online and Blended Learning
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Social Media in Health Education
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
Makerere University
2020-2023
World Health Organization - Uganda
2023
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, several countries in Africa instituted countrywide lockdowns and other public health measures. Whereas contributed to control pandemic, there were concerns about unintended consequences these measures especially most vulnerable populations. We assessed socio-economic due COVID-19 pandemic mitigation among slum dwellers Kampala inform on-going future response strategies.
Africa accounts for over one-third of the global burden neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Although continental efforts have been made to combat these diseases, there still exists a significant gap in fight, ranging from lack data multisectoral participation and, most critically, health inequity. Here, we assess effort challenges caused by disparities prevent and control diseases. This article engages equity view addressing need inclusion achieving universal coverage towards eradicating...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat and one of the top 10 public threats facing humanity. AMR contributes to 700,000 deaths annually more deaths, as many million are projected happen by 2050. stewardship (AMS) activities have been important in combating ripple effects several concerted efforts taken address issues antimicrobial resistance. The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association through Partnerships for Stewardship (CwPAMS) programme has enhancing capacity institutions...
In recent years, health partnerships have shared infection prevention and control innovations between United Kingdom hospitals Low-Middle-Income Countries. However, none had focused on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), a core component of tackling resistance (AMR). This paper documents an effective approach to developing program increase AMS capacity in four African countries: Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia as part the Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS) program....
Nearly 300 children and 20 mothers die from preventable causes daily, in Uganda. Communities often identify introduce pragmatic lasting solutions to such challenging health problems. However, little is known of these beyond their immediate surroundings. If local innovations were scaled-up, they could contribute better outcomes for larger populations. In 2017 an open call was made examples community-based that improving maternal child this article, we describe three top innovative...
This article delves into the interplay of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within Africa, spotlighting gender disparities in NTD programs. NTDs, impacting marginalized communities, impose considerable physical, mental, social burdens. The underscores NTDs as equity markers for SDGs, gender-based imbalances disease susceptibility, treatment accessibility, health-seeking tendencies. Gender's influence on risks is elucidated, emphasizing heightened...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly antibiotic resistance, is one of the most challenging global health threats our time. Tackling AMR requires a multidisciplinary approach. Whether clinical team member cleaner, nurse, doctor, pharmacist, or other type worker, their contribution towards keeping patients safe from infection crucial to saving lives. Existing literature portrays that games can be good way engage communities in joint learning. This manuscript describes an educational...
Abstract Introduction The Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS), funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care's Fleming Fund, managed Pharmacists Association Tropical Education Trust, aim to build antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) capacity in low/middle-income countries (LMICs) through health-partnerships with UK.1 CwPAMS-Phase-2 (CwPAMS2) was launched March 2023, supports 24 UK-LMIC partnerships delivering AMS interventions 73 health facilities across eight...
Abstract Background To reduce the spread of COVID-19, several countries in Africa instituted countrywide lockdowns and other public health measures. Whereas contributed to control pandemic, there were concerns about unintended consequences these measures especially most vulnerable populations. We assessed socio-economic due COVID-19 pandemic mitigation slums Kampala inform on-going future response strategies. Methods This was a mixed methods cross-sectional study conducted Bwaise I III...
Introduction: The control of COVID-19 among children is mainly dependent on preventive strategies including proper use facemask s, hand hygiene etiquette and social distancing. Despite ongoing risk communication, it not clear how understand the measures. We described children's understanding transmission preventative in Uganda.
To support efforts towards addressing the increasingly growing global burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a diverse and multicountry team stakeholders developed board online game on stewardship (AMS). The aims to create awareness develop knoweledge healthcare teams at all levels. Reports from initial players reflect that is an innovative, engaging inclusive education resource AMR AMS. continues be promoted for continued wider usage across globe.
Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. In Uganda, such diseases account approximately 10% of all deaths, with 1 in 5 adults having (>90% the hypertensive cases are uncontrolled). Although basic health care country available free cost at government facilities, regularly accessing medication to control difficult because supply chain challenges impede availability. Clients therefore frequently suspend treatment or buy individually private facilities...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. In Uganda, such diseases account approximately 10% of all deaths, with 1 in 5 adults having (&gt;90% the hypertensive cases are uncontrolled). Although basic health care country available free cost at government facilities, regularly accessing medication to control difficult because supply chain challenges impede availability. Clients therefore frequently suspend treatment or...