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Arthur Sekiziyivu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023989
 EVALUATION of HEALTH CARE WORKERS’ ADHERENCE to MALARIA CASE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES (HAMG) IN MAYUGE DISTRICT.
REFNo: HS7648ES

Aim 1: To assess HCWs’ adherence to the 2023 UCG in the treatment of patients with confirmed uncomplicated malaria at Mayuge HC IV for the three months preceding this study, and the facility-level factors that influence adherence. Aim 2: To explore behavioural determinants of HCWs’ adherence to the 2023 UCG in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria at Mayuge Health Centre IV. Aim 3: To develop an implementation strategy aimed at improving HCWs’ adherence to the 2023 UCG in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Mayuge District.
Uganda 2026-05-28 17:53:46 2029-05-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Ainembabazi Hebert
ID: UNCST-2026-R024520
 Reducing Food Loss and Waste of Fruits and Vegetables in Uganda’s Food Markets
REFNo: A760ES

Reduce post harvest losses of fruits and vegetables among retail traders in Kampala markets through access to cold storage services
 Uganda 2026-05-28 16:53:16 2029-05-28 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gertrude Nakigozi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022719
 The Many faces of Trauma and Recovery around the World: Mapping Experiences in Cultural Context (Matrix) Pilot Study
REFNo: HS7621ES

1. Assess the cultural relevance, feasibility and acceptability of the study design and instruments (survey and in-depth interview questionnaire) to inform implementation feasibility in Phase II of the project. 2. Preliminarily explore cross-cultural experiences of traumatic events, including individual psychological and somatic responses to PTEs, their perceived causes, approaches to coping and healing, subjective wellbeing and functioning, and the role of culture, context and identity. 3. Identify cross-cultural conceptualizations and expressions of trauma, including convergences and divergences in traumatic experiences, trauma sequelae, idioms of distress, and cultural scripts, their subjective interpretation and the meaning attributed to these. 4. Investigate culturally-specific healing and coping strategies, including individualistic vs collective approaches.
Uganda 2026-05-28 16:43:56 2029-05-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Damari Atusasiire
ID: UNCST-2024-R002645
 UCatchUp cost-effectiveness evaluation
REFNo: SS5226ES

Understand the potential to scale up the UCatchUp program,
 Uganda 2026-05-28 16:42:20 2029-05-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Florence Kyoheirwe Muhanguzi
ID: UNCST-2021-R002777
 Climate Resilience Solutions in the West Nile Region of Uganda (CARIS)
REFNo: SS5142ES

The primary objective of CARIS is to investigate the complex interplay of hydrological, ecological, and socioeconomic factors in the West Nile region of Uganda, focusing on the Enyau River catchment within the context of climate change.
Uganda 2026-05-28 16:39:51 2029-05-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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