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Damalie Nakanjako
ID: UNCST-2019-R000383
 Training needs assessment for Schistosomiasis research training at academic and research institutions in Uganda
REFNo: HS3446ES

To identify the research training resources, faculty development, scientific environment contributions and administrative processes needed to undertake a research-training program focused on schistosomiasis.,To assess the existing research and research training capacity for schistosomiasis at Makerere University and collaborating institutions (other Uganda universities, Uganda Virus Research Institute and the Ministry of Health vector control division).,The general aim of this project is to assess existing research and research training capacity for schistosomiasis at Uganda institutions,
 Uganda 2023-12-19 11:13:21 2026-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martha Namusobya Sarah
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Harnessing machine learning to predict risk of treatment interruption among people living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS3411ES

2. To validate/test the model to assess its performance in predicting risk of TI among PLWH in Uganda,1. To train the model in predicting risk of TI among PLWH in Uganda,To use available Big Data at TASO Uganda to build a ML model that can predict risk of TI among PLWH in Uganda,
 Uganda 2023-12-19 11:11:37 2026-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Ocan
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An analysis of Ugandan Malaria Epidemic Situation and Real-world Effectiveness of Fludora Fusion in Malaria vector control
REFNo: HS3416ES

4. To explore facilitators, experiences of individuals in households and barriers to malaria mosquito vector control using Fludora Fusion in Yumbe district, Westnile region, Uganda. ,3. To evaluate the real-world effectiveness of indoor residual spraying using Fludora Fusion in Uganda using a prospective design. ,2. To determine malaria burden in public and private health facilities in Fludora Fusion exposed (Yumbe district) and non-exposed (Soroti district) settings in Uganda using a retrospective design.,1. To establish through a systematic review and meta-analysis the efficacy of Fludora Fusion and other chemical compounds used in indoor residual spraying for malaria mosquito vector control in sub-Saharan Africa.,To investigate the efficacy of Fludora Fusion against primary malaria vectors, community experiences, and practices regarding indoor residual spraying and the implications on malaria burden in selected districts in Westnile region, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2023-12-19 11:10:14 2026-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nathan Kenya-Mugisha
ID: UNCST-2021-R013752
 Smart Discharges for Older Children: A Cohort study to develop prognostic algorithms for post-discharge mortality among children over 5 years of age.
REFNo: HS3449ES

• Phase III– To qualitatively assess post-discharge experiences of children 5-<16 years of age admitted for proven or suspected sepsis, and the experiences of their families and health workers providing care.,• Phase II – To quantitatively evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQL) and functional status up to 12 months post-discharge in children 5-<16 years of age admitted for proven or suspected sepsis.,• Phase I – To develop and internally validate a clinical risk prediction model for identifying children 5-<16 years of age admitted for proven or suspected sepsis who are at high-risk of post-discharge death.,To develop and validate the Smart Discharges approach to improve outcomes among all pediatric populations, and ultimately to build a scalable solution for improving post-discharge outcomes. ,
 Uganda 2023-12-19 11:07:58 2026-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHRISTINE KULABAKO TRICIA
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Understanding social perspectives in the management of Brucellosis: The experiences of affected population in Nakasongola district, Uganda
REFNo: SS2223ES

To identify socio-demographic patterns of brucellosis infection in the community.
To examine social factors that influence transmission of brucellosis.
To analyse affected populations' experiences that shape the control of and response to brucellosis.
To explore the effects of brucellosis infection in the community.
 Uganda 2023-12-19 11:02:42 2026-12-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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