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George Ndagga
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Assessment of the Laboratory Capacity to Handle Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Selected Border Districts of Uganda
REFNo: HS8550ES

To explore the facilitators that have enhanced the border districts laboratory\'s ability to effectively detect, confirm, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks,To explore the major challenges that limit the border districts laboratory\'s ability to effectively detect, confirm, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. ,To assess the capacity of laboratories in the border districts of Kasese and Kyotera to effectively detect, confirm, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.,To assess the capacity of border district laboratories to handle future infectious disease outbreaks.,
Uganda 2026-09-01 13:14:45 2029-09-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Josephine Nabuufu N/A
ID: UNCST-2026-R024133
MOTHER CENTRED ANTENATAL HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION FOR RURAL PREGNANT MOTHERS IN BUIKWE DISTRICT.
REFNo: SS5909ES

Main objective To develop and test the effectiveness of a mother-centred antenatal education module for pregnant mothers in a rural community in improving maternal and child health care practices. Research objectives 1) To explore the learning needs of pregnant mothers attending antenatal health education in rural community hospitals based on their experiences and perceptions. 2) To co-develop a mother-centred antenatal health education module tailored to learning needs and contexts of rural mothers. 3) To implement a mother-centred antenatal education module as an intervention tailored to learning needs and the local context of mothers in a rural community. 4) Assess the effectiveness of a mother-centred antenatal health education intervention module in improving maternal and child health practices of mothers in a rural community
2026-09-01 13:07:59 2029-09-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Barbra Babweteera
ID: UNCST-2026-R026121
Connecting Indigenous Stewardship Across Continents: Identifying Pathways for Equitable Fisheries Governance in Canada and Uganda
REFNo: SS5727ES

To document and analyze Indigenous governance approaches, cultural connections to fish and water, and fishing practices in Ugandan and Canadian inland fisheries, while building cross-regional a liances that facilitate mutual learning and generate comparative insights grounded in IK and community priorities. 2. To co-create shared visions of equitable fisheries governance that center IK, emphasizing themes of climate resilient food systems, youth engagement, and inclusive representation in National and Global fisheries policies. 3. To develop a community-driven research agenda that identifies knowledge gaps and provides a set of actionable recommendations for researchers, policymakers, and communities to strengthen equity and resilience in fisheries governance and to contribute to law reform.
Uganda 2026-09-01 12:55:54 2029-09-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Albert Nuwagira
ID: UNCST-2025-R022942
Bridging food and gut microbiome: Exploring the role of food microbes in the modulation of the gut microbiome and in the improvement of human health
REFNo: A791ES

Overall objective: To investigate the influence of traditional fermented foods on the gut microbiome of rural Ugandan populations using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Specific objectives: 1. To characterise the microbial communities present in traditional fermented food samples through shotgun metagenomic sequencing; 2. To analyse gut microbiome composition and functional potential in faecal samples from individuals in rural Uganda; and 3. To investigate the relationship between traditional fermented food consumption and the gut microbiome amongst low and high consumers
Uganda 2026-09-01 12:51:05 2029-09-01 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ellon Kebirungi
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Church and Holistic Development of Children. A case of West Ankole Diocese
REFNo: SS2165ES

3) To establish a strategy for the holistic development of children in West Ankole Diocese.,2) To examine the challenges, the church has in the holistic development of children,1) To assess the existing Church programmes for the holistic development of children,
Uganda 2026-09-01 12:43:23 2029-09-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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