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Kalidi Rajab
ID: UNCST-2020-R014550
Development of a herbal antimalarial syrup from extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica and Carica papaya
REFNo: HS5837ES

v. To determine the in vivo and in vitro safety a syrup formulated from the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya.,iv. To determine the in vivo anti-malarial activity of a syrup formulated from the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya in parasitised Swiss mice.,iii. To establish the quality control assessment parameters of the syrup formulated from the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya.,ii. To determine the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya against Plasmodium falciparum.,i. To validate the in vitro anti-plasmodial activity of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya against Plasmodium falciparum.,To develop an anti-malarial formulation from extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya.,
Uganda 2025-07-18 13:42:39 2028-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emma Steimle
ID: UNCST-2025-R017979
Medicine, Plant Use, and Conservation in the Rwenzori Region of Uganda
REFNo: SS4042ES

Identify medicinal plants and their uses, understand local residents' health views, and understand the accessibility of medicinal plants
USA 2025-07-14 15:59:38 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JACKSON TUHIRIRWE
ID: UNCST-2025-R018361
SACCO PRACTICES AND PERFOMANCE OF SMEs in KABALE District
REFNo: SS4012ES

1) To examine the effect of credit policy by SACCOs and performance of SMEs in Kabale, 2) To establish the effect of Savings on performance the small and medium enterprises in Kabale District. 3) To assess the effect of credit extension on performance of SMEs in Kabale. 4) To establish the effect of financial literacy on performance of SMEs performance in Kabale.
Uganda 2025-07-14 15:56:17 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Wamono
ID: UNCST-2024-R003397
strengthening medical waste management system in Kampala City,Uganda
REFNo: HS6100ES

General objectives
to establish an efficient on-line automated medical waste management system that shall allow participation of the community and the regulator through the provision of the real time tracking of medical waste from point of generation, collection and disposal hence improving health and environment.
specific objectives
1. to examine the existing medical waste management processes for KCCA health facilities and private clinics within Kampala City
2.to develop an on-line and automated medical waste management system to track and monitor the medical waste management disposal process in KCCA public health facilities and private clinics in all the five divisions of Kampala city
3.to establish medical waste management focal persons in health care facilities.
Uganda 2025-07-14 15:54:30 2028-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Seku Michael .
ID: UNCST-2024-R016404
An Examination of Child Protection Mechanisms for School Going Children in Conflict-Affected Areas of Kasese District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3967ES

Main objective/ purpose
• To examine the child protection mechanisms for school going children in conflict areas of Kasese district.
Specific Objectives
1. To describe the experiences and perceptions of Community Development Officers regarding tools and techniques used to protect school going children during conflicts.
2. To understand how stakeholders perceive the responsiveness of the Child Protection Helpline in responding to incidents of alarm from school going children during conflicts.
3. To assess how Child Rights Clubs empower school going children to participate in their own protection before, during, and after conflicts.
4. To gather insights from stakeholders on the perceived impact of government programs in protecting school going children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect during conflicts.

Uganda 2025-07-14 15:51:51 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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