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Dennis Muhanguzi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001101
 Resilience Enhancement for Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases in Uganda [ResTick-U]
REFNo: NS1117ES

General Objective The general objective of this study will be to determine; the drivers of the sporadic occurrence and transmission dynamics of CCHFV, the effect of agro-ecological zones and seasonality on tick abundance | diversity and therefore their vectorial potential, the different tick species that are competent vectors of CCHFV, the molecular and metabolic mechanisms underlying acaricide resistance in different sub-Saharan ecologies , risk of CCHFV outbreaks in different acaricide resistance gradients and the role of acaricide resistance in acerbating tick-borne pathogens [TBPs] transmission , design and evaluate bed-side molecular diagnostics for CCHFV, socio-economic impact of acaricide resistance and the gender-segregated factors that facilitate its emergence and transmission, and build dynamic models that explain the sporadic nature of CCHFV and forecast future CCHFV outbreaks or identify very high-risk areas for targeted surveillance. Specific Objectives The specific objectives of this study will be to determine, i.The prevalence and seasonal variation in tick species from different AEZs of Uganda. ii.The prevalence and seasonal variation in CCHFV genotypes [and other tick-borne viruses (virome) in ticks across different AEZs of Uganda. iii.The prevalence and seasonal variation in CCHFV genotypes in cattle from different AEZs of Uganda. iv. The prevalence and seasonal variation in CCHFV genotypes in humans from different AEZs of Uganda. v.* Molecular mechanisms that underpin acaricide [Organophosphates, Formamidines, Pyrethroids, and Macrocyclic lactones] resistance levels [low, mid and high] in different AEZs of Uganda vi. *Biochemical mechanisms that underpin acaricide [Organophosphates, Formamidines, Pyrethroids, Macrocyclic lactones & Fipronil ] resistance levels [low, mid and high] in different AEZs of Uganda vii. The socio-economic impact of acaricide resistance in different AEZs of Uganda viii.The gender-segregated factors that drive acaricide resistance in different AEZs of Uganda ix.The diagnostic performance [compared to standard of care molecular diagnostics] of a new POC CCHFV diagnostic tool [Pebble, Technology] when used for detection of CCHFV genotypes in cattle, ticks, and humans x.The cost-effectiveness [compared to standard of care molecular diagnostics] of POC CCHFV diagnostic [Pebble, Technology] when used for detection of CCHFV genotypes in cattle, ticks, and humans xi. Fit mathematical [maximum entropy (MaxEnt) and ecological niche factor analysis (ENFA)] model(s) that best explain(s) /predict(s) tick population and CCHFV dynamics under different AEZs of Uganda *These research Objectives will be resolved at individual acaricide level to make them specific enough. We have kept them at group level for now because we are unable to know the different acaricides that are heavily used in different AEZs
 Uganda 2026-01-30 16:51:36 2029-01-30 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Karen Ademun Helmy
ID: UNCST-2025-R021192
 Assessing the impact of floods on access to diabetes treatment in Kasese district.
REFNo: HS6730ES

Objective 1: To assess how flooding disrupts the availability and accessibility of diabetes treatment facilities in Kasese District. Objective 2: To assess how flooding disrupts the availability and accessibility of diabetes treatment facilities in Kasese District. Objective 3: To explore the coping mechanisms of diabetes patients to the negative impacts of floods on access to diabetes treatment services.
Uganda 2026-01-30 16:47:56 2029-01-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rosalind  Parkes-Ratanshi Parkes
ID: UNCST-2019-R000717
 CARBON EMISSION ASSESSMENT OF ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY DELIVERY USING MEDICAL DRONES VERSUS STANDARD DELIVERY METHODS IN KALANGALA DISTRICT: A SUB STUDY NESTED WITHIN THE DRONES STUDY
REFNo: HS6741ES

To provide evidence-based recommendations to guide the scalability and integration of drone technology into sustainable healthcare delivery systems by the end of the project’s 24-month timeline.,To identify the potential benefits of adopting drone technology for ART delivery in remote and underserved areas. ,To assess the direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and environmental trade-offs associated with ART delivery methods (drone-based and boats) over the project timeline of 24 months. ,To compare the carbon footprint of ART delivery models; medical drones versus standard methods (boats) over the 24-month period in Kalangala District as part of phase 3 of the cluster randomized control trial (cRCT). ,
 UK 2026-01-30 10:14:11 2029-01-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Nora Doukkali Elamajidi
ID: UNCST-2025-R021292
 Practicing Time in Humanitarian Waiting-scapes
REFNo: SS4632ES

The aim of this research is to explore how humanitarian waiting-scapes are shaped, sustained, and transformed. The specific objectives are: A. To analyze how humanitarian actors (local and international) design and manage waiting in aid sites, including by documenting the spatial and rhythmic dimensions of waiting in specific places (medical points, distribution areas, information offices). B. To examine how people affected by humanitarian crises experience these humanitarian practices of waiting (i.e. in terms of physical and psychosocial well-being, dignity, economic), adapt and negotiate them. C. To observe the social dynamics that emerge in waiting situations (mutual support, resource sharing, tensions and violence). D. To develop a better understanding of how waiting could become more dignified and/or avoided.
 France 2026-01-30 10:12:35 2029-01-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nathan Nshakira
ID: UNCST-2025-R022416
 Comprehensive Immunization Coverage Survey in 54 Districts of Uganda.
REFNo: HS6888ES

1. To estimate the coverage of routine immunization among children aged 12-35 months in the 54 selected districts across the different regions of Uganda. 2. To determine factors associated with immunization uptake and missed immunizations among children aged 12-35 months across the districts of focus. 3. To assess factors affecting the implementation of the immunization program activities, and elaborate the main barriers to equitable and universal service coverage.
Uganda 2026-01-27 19:45:03 2029-01-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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