ANNET NAGUUDI
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CLIENT EXIT INTERVIEWS (CEIs) UNDER THE WOMEN INTEGRATED SEXUAL HEALTH (WISH) PROGRAMME IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS591ES
The specific objectives are to:
1. Characterize users of family planning (FP) services
2. Estimate the percentage of users of FP services by WISH (Women Integrated Sexual Health) service delivery points who are under-age 20
3. Estimate the percentage of clients of FP services provided by WISH service delivery points who are living in poverty
4. Provide information needed to estimate the number of additional users of modern methods of contraception contributed by WISH
5. Estimate the percentage of WISH FP clients counselled on a range of methods and potential side effects as defined by the method information index
6. Estimate the percentage of FP clients who would recommend the WISH services as evidenced by the net promoter score (NPS)
7. Estimate the percentage of WISH clients who demonstrated positive attitudes, practices and community support in relation to FP and SRHR
8. Estimate the percentage of FP clients at WISH service delivery points reporting exposure to WISH social and behavioral change communication (SBCC) activities
9. Estimate the percentage of users of FP services by WISH service delivery points who have a disability.
10. Understand why FP users changed methods
11. Explore the predictors of FP adopters
12. Explore the predictors of being likely to promote FP services
13. Determine effect of Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) campaign on outcomes of interest
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Uganda |
2020-06-01 |
2023-06-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Pontiano Kaleebu
ID: UNCST-2021-R013577
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Uganda Virus Research Institute Performance Evaluation for COVID-19 Diagnostic tests
REFNo: HS637ES
Overall objectives
The overall objectives of this performance evaluation are:
- To verify the performance characteristics of new on-the-market NAATs,
- To evaluate the performance characteristics of new, on-the-market, EIAs and RDTS (IgA, IgG and IgM),
- To train laboratory and POC staff in the country in biosecurity and the required technical skills to perform COVID-19 diagnostic testing,
- To establish serum/plasma panels of well-characterized COVID-19 sera/plasma to support evaluation efforts.
Specific Objectives:
- To confirm whether or not a new NAAT complies with the manufacturer’s specifications,
- To determine the performance equivalence of new on-the-market NAATs using the Berlin protocol NAAT as the gold standard,
- To determine the sensitivity and specificity of new on-the-market diagnostic EIAs and RDTs against a gold-standard method,
- To evaluate the operational characteristics of new on-the-market immunoassays. Operational utility characteristics that may be considered include;
o ease of performance
o specimen type utility
o inter-reader variability
o reaction endpoint stability
o suitability for use in facilities with limited infrastructure (no/limited electricity, no/limited clean water, inadequate means of biosafety disposal)
- To document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and train laboratory staff in the country in performing COVID-19 diagnostic testing using recommended EIAs and RDTs,
- To establish serum panels of well characterized COVID-19 sera/plasma to support future validation and evaluation of immunoassays.
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Uganda |
2020-05-20 |
2023-05-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Badru Bukenya
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Displaced communities, environmental degradation and sustainable livelihoods in Uganda

REFNo: SS310ES
(i) understand the various ways in which refugees and nationals living in or around new and long-term refugee settlements interact with the environment and ecosystem services.
(ii) explore the variety of knowledges (indigenous; cultural, social and economic) and needs (shelter, food, water, sanitation) of refugee and local households for understanding how the environment is used.
(iii) examine the nature and extent of environmental degradation (loss of forests/fragmentation and soil degradation) in different camp settlements. And,
(iv) offer recommendations for the management of increasing pressure on land resources within sustainable livelihood practices for development and policy programming.
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Uganda |
2020-05-08 |
2023-05-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Hussein Kafeero Mukasa
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HEPATITIS B GENOTYPES AND IL-2, 4, 10, INF-γ, TNF-α, PROMOTER GENE POLYMORPHISMS IN A HIGH AND LOW ENDEMIC REGION OF UGANDA
REFNo: HS575ES
1. To determine the circulating hepatitis B virus genotypes in regions of high and low endemicity in Uganda.
2. To characterize Th1/Th2 cytokine gene promoter polymorphisms among HBV unexposed and exposed individuals in low and high endemicity regions.
3. To investigate the relationship between hepatitis B virus genotype and the observed Th1/Th2 cytokine gene promoter polymorphisms
4. To determine the expression levels of the cytokines and correlate them with the infecting genotypes and the single nucleotide polymorphisms in the Th1/Th2 cytokine gene promoter.
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Uganda |
2020-04-30 |
2023-04-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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ERIC WOBUDEYA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001047
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A randomised trial of 6 months intensified anti-tuberculosis and 2 months anti-inflammatory treatment for HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected African and Asian children with tuberculous meningitis
REFNo: HS593ES
Main objectives of the SURE trial
a) To determine whether the standard 12 month ATT regimen for treating paediatric TBM can be reduced to 6 months with similar efficacy and safety, with an intensified regimen of anti-TB drugs in children aged under 15 years with TBM AND b) To determine whether adjunctive aspirin for the first 60 days of treatment reduces TBM-related neuro-disability with minimal or no toxicity in children with TBM.
Other objectives
(a) To determine whether the doses of anti-TB drugs, prescribed according to weight bands, result in appropriate drug exposures when compared with historical paediatric and adult PK data.
(b) To further understand the pathophysiology of TBM in children and the effects of intensified antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment on intra-cerebral inflammation and the macroscopic complications of TBM (infarcts, tuberculomas, hydrocephalus).
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Uganda |
2020-04-30 |
2023-04-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Annette Schuh Hildegard
ID: UNCST-2024-R003745
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Evaluation and Transfer of mobile whole slide tissue scanners and liquid biopsies to deliver fast and precise diagnosis for improved outcomes of children and young adults with EBV-driven lymphoma: a joint Tanzanian and Ugandan Paediatric Oncology Network Initiative
REFNo: HS529ES
We have four objectives: to
1. Assess the diagnostic accuracy of liquid biopsy testing
2. Asses the diagnostic accuracy of digital pathology
3. Development of a digital pathology machine learning algorithm
4. Transfer of above novel tests and associated expertise to local laboratories
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UK |
2020-04-24 |
2023-04-24 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Peter Nkurunziza Munya
ID:
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'Evaluation of The Bio-Rad Geenius HIV-1/2 Confirmatory Assay as Part of Confirmatory and Differentiation of HIV infection at Uganda Virus Research Institute-HIV Reference Laboratory'
REFNo: HS612ES
Primary objective
• To conduct an in-country evaluation of the performance of Geenius™ HIV-1/2 Confirmatory Assay for confirmation of HIV infection using DBS and Plasma specimens, as compared to Murex HIV Ag/Ab Combination and/or Genscreen Ultra HIV Ag/Ab Combo.
Specific objectives
• To determine the sensitivity of Geenius™ HIV-1/2 Confirmatory Assay as compared to Murex HIV Ag/Ab Combination and/or Genscreen Ultra HIV Ag/Ab Combo
• To determine the specificity of the Geenius™ HIV-1/2 Confirmatory Assay as compared to Murex HIV Ag/Ab Combination and/or Genscreen Ultra HIV Ag/Ab Combo
• To determine the positive predictive value and negative predictive value of Geenius™ HIV-1/2 Confirmatory Assay as compared to Murex HIV Ag/Ab Combination and/or Genscreen Ultra HIV Ag/Ab Combo.
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Uganda |
2020-04-24 |
2023-04-24 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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PROSPER BEHUMBIIZE
ID:
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Implementation Research on Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) Data Use Innovations in Uganda
REFNo: SIR33ES
1. To assess the existing management information systems for the Education Sector
2. To understand how innovations including DHIS2 can be used to improve EMIS data quality, management and use at all levels of the education sector
3. To ascertain the best practices that will inform scale up of Dhis2-for Education within and across countries
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Uganda |
2020-04-17 |
2023-04-17 |
Engineering and Technology |
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Non-degree Award |
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Peter Olupot-Olupot
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 Open Cohort (COC) Study
REFNo: HS611ES
The specific objectives:
1. Through a cross sectional survey describe risk factors and enlist study participants for the cohort study.
2. To characterize the clinical spectrum of COVID-19.
3. To refine case definitions of COVID-19 using data from different population groups.
4. To explore in detail, the epidemiology of COVID-19.
5. To document outcomes associated with COVID-19 in various age groups, populations and concomitant conditions.
6. To generate data to inform clinical research on COVID-19.
7. To generate population specific data for evidence based public health education as a control measure.
8. Provide a decision tree that has automated feedback that has standard of care including quarantine, call help-line, seek medical attention and avoid spread of the disease.
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Uganda |
2020-04-03 |
2023-04-03 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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AGNES NAGGIRINYA BWANIKA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001126
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Acceptability, effect and cost of mobile-health on art adherence among youths: a mixed methods sequential study in Kiryandongo
REFNo: HS576ES
General objective: To assess the acceptability, effect and cost of the Call For Life Uganda mHealth tool on ART adherence among youth initiating ART at Kiryandongo Hospital.
Specific objectives:
Objective 1a: To assess barriers, enablers of ART adherence among youth living with HIV in Kiryandongo Hospital at baseline & study end.
Objective 1b: To assess acceptability of mHealth for HIV adherence among youth living with HIV in Kiryandongo Hospital at baseline & study end.
Objective 2: To assess effect of the CFLU mHealth tool on ART adherence among youths initiating ART at 6 and 12 months.
Objective 3: To evaluate the cost of the CFLU mHealth adherence tool in comparison to Standard of Care.
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Uganda |
2020-03-28 |
2023-03-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Anthony Matovu
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G - Therapy: Classical Mechanical Resonance Tool For HIV Cure
REFNo: SIR26ES
Main Objective
To design and implement an effective, safe, “isolate – and – kill†Classical Mechanical resonance tool for HIV – riddance from HIV – positive patients.
Specific Objectives
a) To outline a velocity, frequency and wavelength generating system based on scalable vibratory/circulatory dynamics pertinent with the vibratory characteristics of the HIV particles (H – 1 atom system is earmarked).
b) To identify the HIV virus by morphology (physical structure) differentiation using light optical nanoscopy – observation procedures (use flue virus for comparison).
c) To characterize the projected mechanical resonance – based fight between HIV and human defense system cells (realizable by articulating and relating factors implicated).
d) To design and implement a counter resonance tool against HIV’s own mechanical resonance combat weapon against human defense cells (achievable through determining rupture-prone resonant frequency-amplitude factors leading to an effective, safe body- penetrative capacity; as well as the functional body/specimen exposure period).
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Uganda |
2020-03-20 |
2023-03-20 |
Engineering and Technology |
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Degree Award |
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Doreen Nakku
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Assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards hearing loss and community utilisation of hearing screening services at a Health Centre IV in Mbarara District
REFNo: HS549ES
1. To assess knowledge on hearing loss and attitudes towards hearing loss of communities served by Bwizibwera HC IVs in Mbarara District
2. To assess the utilisation of hearing screening services at Bwizibwera HC IVs in Mbarara District.
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Uganda |
2020-03-20 |
2023-03-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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KAHUNZIRE EVANGELIST
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Evaluation of parental involvement on primary pupils educational academic performance in public day primary schools of Ndorwa County,Kabale District-Uganda.
REFNo: SS426ES
To establish the relationship between parental involvement on primary pupils educational academic performance in selected public day primary schools of Ndorwa County,Kabale District-Uganda.
To examine the utilization of educational domains on primary pupils'educational academic performance in selected public day primary schools of Ndorwa County ,Kabale District-Uganda.
To formulate a parenting involvement model that enhances primary pupils'educational academic performance in selected public day primary schools of Ndorwa Ounty,Kabale District-Uganda.
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Uganda |
2020-03-20 |
2023-03-20 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Paddy Tukamuhebwa Mutungi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014201
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Barriers and facilitators of investigation coverage among index tuberculosis case contacts in rural Mbarara district, Uganda.
REFNo: HS569ES
1. To identify the barriers of TB contact investigation coverage among contacts of TB index clients in three rural primary health facilities in Mbarara district in Uganda.
2. To identify the facilitators of TB contact investigation coverage among contacts of TB index clients in three rural primary health facilities in Mbarara district, Uganda.
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Uganda |
2020-03-20 |
2023-03-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Charles Batte
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Hypertension and cardiovascular diseases comorbidities among people living with HIV: A health outcomes and cost study.
REFNo: HS581ES
• To determine and compare Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of People living with HIV (PLWH) with or without hypertension and/or CVD comorbidities that have been on ART for more than 10 years in Uganda using both generic and disease specific HRQoL tools.
• To determine and compare health care utilization costs of patients with HIV & HTN/CVD and those with HIV alone.
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Uganda |
2020-03-20 |
2023-03-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Peter MUSINGUZI
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Social Enterprises and sustainable rural development: performance and impacts on beneficiaries’ livelihood
REFNo: SS434ES
General objective
To guide the design and operation of Social Enterprises in rural development
Specific objectives
1.To analyse what CSFs determine the performance of SEs
2.To understand how the presence and influence of CSFs in SEs varies across contexts.
3.To determine and describe how SE management and performance influence impact on stakeholders.
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Uganda |
2020-03-20 |
2023-03-20 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Obbo Aggrey
ID:
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Algorithms for detection and management people crowds using wireless sensor networks
REFNo: SIR31ES
Design develop and analyze algorithms for people crowds detection and management using wireless sensor networks.
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Uganda |
2020-03-20 |
2023-03-20 |
Engineering and Technology |
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Degree Award |
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Nathan Kenya-Mugisha
ID: UNCST-2021-R013752
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Influencing Sepsis policy in Uganda
REFNo: HS517ES
The main objective of this study is to generate evidence on how researchers’ stakeholder engagement influences Uganda’s health policy agenda. The study will be guided by the following specific objectives.
1. Assess changes in Uganda’s health policy agenda around sepsis as a result of ARCS policy stakeholder engagement activities.
2. Reflectively review the process stakeholder engagement strategies (Informing and translating, Linking, Matchmaking, and Capacity strengthening) designed to influence key stakeholders to recognise sepsis as a priority health issue and put it on Uganda’s policy agenda.
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Uganda |
2020-03-18 |
2023-03-18 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Catherine Carlson
ID: UNCST-2023-R007222
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Promoting Resilience for Survivors of Trafficking: Evaluating a Yoga-Based Approach in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS420ES
Healing and Resilience through Yoga (Hart Yoga) is a trauma-informed yoga program to support survivors of human trafficking in Uganda with psycho-social recovery. The
proposed study will evaluate Hart Yoga’s feasibility, acceptability and impact with women and adolescent girls residing in Willow International’s (https://www.willowinternational.org/) shelters for survivors of human trafficking in Kampala, Uganda. This study will advance the limited field of health and mental health research with survivors of human trafficking and provide pilot data for publication and the development of a subsequent effectiveness trial. The methodology will address two primary objectives:
• Objective 1: To determine Hart Yoga’s feasibility and acceptability among participants and successful delivery within a residential shelter setting.
• Objective 2: To assess physical, psychological and social outcomes among program participants using qualitative and quantitative methods.
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USA |
2020-03-18 |
2023-03-18 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Alex Muganzi Muganga
ID: UNCST-2019-R000710
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Project Evaluation Protocol for West-West Nile Region mechanism.
REFNo: HS554ES
Evaluation Objective 1: To evaluate the targeted HTS models to improve earlier identification of HIV positive and negative individuals, and Linkage of PLHIV in community and facility sites in scale up districts and linkage and promotion of HIV prevention among HIV negative individuals.
Evaluation Objective 2: To evaluate innovative approaches that increase adherence, ART retention and viral load suppression among adult and pediatric HIV clients.
Evaluation objective 3: To determine if there is improved identification of TB infected individuals., effective scale up of comprehensive TB/HIV services at individual sites site, and progress towards reduction of TB burden among HIV/TB co-infected clients within the CDC supported regions and districts.
Evaluation objective 4. To evaluate innovative PMTCT & HEI approaches that increase identification of HIV positive and syphilis infected pregnant & breastfeeding women (PBFW), enhance immediate ART uptake, adherence and retention, viral load suppression and syphilis treatment among PBFW, reduce MTCT rates of HIV & Syphilis and ensure documentation of 18 month final outcome status for all HIV Exposed infants.
Evaluation objective 5: To evaluate innovative interventions that are designed to improve data quality and data utilization for program evidence-based decision making at facility and district level.
Evaluation objective 6 : To determine if there was increase access of comprehensive OVC services .
Evaluation objective 7: To determine if the strengthening of the existing laboratory network and its quality management systems increased the ART initiation and ART monitoring at facility and district level.
Evaluation Objective 8: To determine if the relationship between district level performance reviews and HR performance had an effect on district performance including access, coverage, retention and loss to follow up.
Evaluation objective 9: To determine if Kampala region mechanism approaches resulted in increased coverage with voluntary medical male circumcision.
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Uganda |
2020-03-18 |
2023-03-18 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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