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Harriet Angwech
ID: UNCST-2025-R019205
 Improved worm management for improved goat production, sustainable livelihood and food security in vulnerable populations in northern Uganda
REFNo: NS1249ES

Aim of the study: To improve the management of worm infections in livestock contributing to the livelihood and food security of vulnerable households in northern Uganda through validating the efficacy of ethnobotanical plants used as dewormers. Specific objectives: 1. To document the plants used as dewormers in goats in Acholi and Lango sub regions. 2. To determine the efficacy of the most mentioned plants (ten) in vitro and in vivo. 3. To establish the optimal dose for two of the most effective plants from 2 above for use in goat production in the region.
Uganda 2026-04-29 15:44:29 2029-04-29 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
DerrickBukenya Kato
ID: UNCST-2025-R022430
 THE SPATIAL VARIATIONS IN WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES OF SELECTED TRIBUTARIES IN THE UGANDAN PART OF THE LAKE ALBERT BASIN
REFNo: NS1240ES

ii. To determine the spatial variation in the water quality parameters of selected streams and nearshore zones of Lake Albertiii. To determine the in-stream and riparian zone habitat integrity scores at the selected sites along the selected streams
 Uganda 2026-04-29 15:36:31 2029-04-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Judith Akello
ID: UNCST-2022-R009134
 Negotiating Motherhood in Gendered Cultural Spaces: Breastfeeding Student-Mothers and Staff at Lira University Through Performing Arts and Culture
REFNo: SS5146ES

• To document the institutional challenges faced by breastfeeding student-mothers and staff at Lira University within six months.
• To analyse how cultural beliefs and gender norms influence breastfeeding practices
among these mothers within eight months.
• To develop context-specific recommendations for institutional policies and programs that
support breastfeeding mothers in higher education by the end of twelve months.
Uganda 2026-04-29 15:33:41 2029-04-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kirabo Faith
ID: UNCST-2026-R024149
 Research Project Title Association between daily working hours and prevalence of Musculoskeletal disorders among boda boda riders in Kampala, Uganda a cross-sectional study in 2026
REFNo: HS7259ES

1. To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among Boda Boda riders in Kampala in 2026.
2. To assess the average daily working hours of Boda Boda riders in Kampala.
3. To examine the association between daily working hours and the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders.
4. To identify other risk factors (e.g., posture, road conditions, rest breaks) associated with musculoskeletal disorders among Boda Boda riders

 Uganda 2026-04-29 15:31:32 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Tumwine Kashugyera
ID: UNCST-2025-R017959
 MICROSPORIDIOSIS AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PERSISTENT DIARRHEA AT KABALE REGIONAL AND MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS: ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND GENOMIC SEQUENCING
REFNo: HS7189ES

1. To determine factors associated with Microsporidiosis among children and adults with persistent diarrhea at Kabale regional referral hospital and Mulago national referral hospital.
2. To determine the genomic sequence of Microsporidia among children and adults with persistent diarrhea at Kabale regional referral hospital.

 Uganda 2026-04-29 15:29:54 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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