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Suzanne  Kiwanuka N
ID: UNCST-2020-R014671
 COVID-19: Assessment of the COVID-19 Response in Eastern, Central and Western Africa
REFNo: HS1121ES

The aim of this research is to assess and curate the (i) response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and the outcomes in terms of COVID-19 control and (ii) continuity of essential non-COVID-19 services within the COVID-19 period, to inform the COVID-19 response and recovery as well as health system resilience to future disease outbreaks in Africa.
 Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Diane Nabikolo
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DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFE READY TO EAT BHAJIA SNACK FORTIFIED WITH GRASSHOPPER (Ruspolia differens) FLOUR IN UGANDA
REFNo: A121ES

i. To establish food safety knowledge, attitudes and indigenous practices associated with safe harvesting and processing of R. differens at the household level.
ii. To determine potential allergens associated with R. differens and prevalence of allergic reactions from their consumption and handling
iii. To evaluate the effect of processing on quality and safety of bhajia snack enriched with R. differens flour
iv. To determine consumer preferences and willingness to pay for value-added ready to eat bhajia snack fortified with R. differens flour.

 Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Irene Andia Biraro Rebecca
ID: UNCST-2019-R001475
 Pregnancy Associated Tuberculosis: Immunological and Clinical Outcomes of Exposed Infants.
REFNo: HS1396ES

4. To determine TB treatment outcomes of mothers with pregnancy associated tuberculosis.,3. To determine the prevalence of maternal comorbidities such as hyperglycaemia, malaria, HIV, syphilis and anaemia.,2. To explore the concept of congenital TB (defined as TB acquired during the intrauterine period or during the normal birth process) among infants born to women with active TB.,Secondary objectives 1. To estimate the prevalence of active TB among pregnant and postpartum mothers seeking care from antenatal clinics and TB treatment units.,3. To describe the clinical outcomes of the women with pregnancy associated TB (defined as a diagnosis of TB during pregnancy or within six months of the postpartum period) and their exposed infants at the different time points. ,2. To explore, in a subset of infants, T cell, B cell and NK cell responses following stimulation with TB antigens.,Primary objectives 1. To compare antibody vaccine responses to BCG, measles, tetanus among children born of mothers diagnosed with TB infection or disease during pregnancy or mothers on TB treatment within a six months’ postpartum period.,To compare antibody vaccine responses in children born of mothers diagnosed with diagnosed with TB infection or disease during pregnancy or mothers on TB treatment within a six months’ postpartum period.,
 Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Izudi
ID: UNCST-2019-R000469
 Evaluating the acceptability of the Aqua Research STREAM Disinfection Generator in healthcare facilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS1467ES

The proposed acceptability study will evaluate levels of user and key stakeholder acceptability of the STREAM at the end of the initial introduction stage. Results will inform national STREAM introduction strategies
 Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Baluku B
ID: UNCST-2019-R000612
 Prevalence of Soil transmitted HElminths and correlation with Cardiovascular risk factors among patients with drug resistant TuBerculosis in Uganda: a cross sectional multi-center study (SHEC-TB study)
REFNo: HS1521ES

2. To establish the correlation between soil transmitted helminths co-infection and BMI, HbA1C, blood pressure, serum lipids and the CVR score among patients with DR-TB in Uganda,1. To determine the burden of soil transmitted helminths co-infection among patients with DR-TB in Uganda,
 Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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