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Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
Capacity building for a Centre of Design, Innovation and Translational Excellence (CITE) for clinical trials of healthcare technologies in SS Africa
REFNo: SS1181ES

To determine the current standards and policies governing the clinical trials and regulation of IMDs in Uganda,To determine the challenges and opportunities in clinical trials of IMDs in Uganda,To determine the requirements and stages for clinical trials of IMDs in Uganda,To map existing knowledge about the systems and processes for clinical evaluation of locally made Investigational medical Devices (IMD) amongst key stakeholders in Uganda,
Uganda 2022-02-08 2025-02-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
Strengthening Interdisciplinary Research in Technology Translational Pathways for Improved Maternal and Child Health in Uganda
REFNo: HS2056ES

The general objective of the study is to strengthen interdisciplinary research in Technology translational pathways for improved maternal and child health in Uganda,To build a network of researchers including social scientists, data scientists, health services researchers, business researchers and implementational scientists in order to improve innovations and use of appropriate medical technologies for maternal and child health for use in Uganda.,To determine the number of med-Tech innovations that have managed to translate into marketable products in Uganda.,To determine the organizations and requirements involved in Medical Technology translation in Uganda. ,To Map current research/researchers, approaches, and bottlenecks in medical devices translation in Uganda and the UK. ,
Uganda 2022-02-08 2025-02-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nora Slania Esther
ID: UNCST-2021-R012549
The evolutionary roots of curiosity: Understanding the interplay of chimpanzee (pan troglodytes) exploration tendencies, problem-solving skills, and neophobia
REFNo: NS319ES

We plan to identify conditions and factors that promote or suppress curiosity, as defined by
an interplay of exploration tendencies and neophobia, in chimpanzees in their natural
environment
Germany 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mulumba Mathias Bwanika
ID:
Scaling the School readiness Initiative by Strengthening School and Community Capacities for the Adoption of Play-Based Learning in Uganda
REFNo: SS1161ES

To strengthen coordination structures in the Ministry of Education and Sports at national, district and regional levels for effective support of PBL ECDE centers in Uganda,To strengthen the capacity of teacher educators, teachers, parents, education leaders, and the community members in the support of Play-based learning (PBL) approaches for effective school readiness and transition of learners from pre-school to primary schooling.,To build capacity of teachers, teacher educators’ and parents in the development of play-based learning materials for use in ECDE classes in Uganda ,To examine the current play-based learning frameworks in ECDE to generate information to support policy strengthening to integrate play-based learning and scaling up of SRI in Uganda ,To strengthen the capacities of schools and communities for the adoption of play-based learning and curricula to contribute to enhanced school readiness and transition in ECDE and early grades of primary education in Uganda,
Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth namukwaya namukwaya
ID: UNCST-2021-R013177
Exploring the needs and lived experiences of people with chronic disease among the refugee and host communities of Obongi district and the experiences of Village Health Teams workers in providing palliative care in Obongi and Adjumani districts
REFNo: HS1773ES

Primary Objective
1. To determine the prevalence of chronic illness and to understand the palliative care needs of refugee and host populations, their multidimensional experiences of living with chronic life limiting illnesses and VHTs experiences of caring for patients with chronic illnesses and offering mentorship support to other VHTs.
1.4.2 Specific Objectives:
1. To determine the prevalence of patients with chronic life limiting illnesses among people living within the villages served by selected VHTs in the refugee and host communities of Obongi and Adjumani district in Uganda
2. To determine and explore palliative care needs and multidimensional experiences of patients with chronic life limiting illnesses in Obongi district in Uganda
3. To Understand the experiences of VHTs in caring for those with palliative care needs and in offering mentorship to other VHTs to provide PC in Obongi and Adjumani districts.

Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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