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David Lubogo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014473
Enhancing metabolic syndrome prevention in Central Uganda: assessing healthcare provider and reproductive-age female knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices
REFNo: HS7440ES

1) To determine the level of knowledge regarding metabolic syndrome and its prevention among healthcare providers and females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda. 2) To explore the attitudes towards metabolic syndrome and prevention interventions among healthcare providers and females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda. 3) To determine practices towards the prevention of metabolic syndrome by healthcare providers and females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda. 4) To determine the perceptions of healthcare providers and females of reproductive age regarding metabolic syndrome and its prevention interventions in Wakiso district, central Uganda.
Uganda 2026-04-29 16:04:56 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ELIZABETH EKIRAPA-KIRACHO
ID: UNCST-2021-R013443
An Assessment of Health Financing Landscape and Healthcare Service Impact of the Health Funding Oscillations in Uganda
REFNo: HS7429ES

The main objective of this study is to analyze Uganda’s health financing system to identify vulnerabilities and support strategic, short-and medium-term interventions to strengthen fiscal resilience, sustain health services, advance universal health coverage amid economic challenges. Specific objective: 1) To analyze historical trends in health system financial flows and model future funding projections to inform policy and resource allocation in Uganda. 2) To analyze and document the effects of reductions in external assistance on health service delivery. 3) To assess the macro-fiscal capacity of Uganda and subsequently propose transitional funding options and sustainability frameworks to ensure long-term health financing resilience in Uganda. 4) To conduct a political economy analysis to examine decision-making processes as well as barriers and facilitators influencing the implementation of health financing reforms aimed at increasing domestic resources for health and enhancing allocative and technical efficiency. 5) To integrate findings into national financing strategies and global reform dialogues through technical support and multi-stakeholder co-ordination.
Uganda 2026-04-29 15:56:07 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mark Jordans
ID: UNCST-2020-R014861
CORE: A cluster Randomised Control Trial to test the effectiveness of a teacher wellbeing intervention.
REFNo: SS5114ES

1. To assess the impact of CORE on primary and secondary teacher-level outcomes as
outlined in the theory of change,
2. To understand if there is a sustained impact on teacher’s wellbeing two terms following
the end of the teachers’ engagement in CORE.
3. To assess the impact of CORE on child level outcomes,
4. To understand teachers’ experiences of CORE, specifically their perceptions of
changes that occurred and the impact of these.
Netherlands 2026-04-29 15:54:43 2029-04-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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
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