What is the evidence for the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of ‘Ready-To-Use Feeds’?
The evidence reviewed suggests that RUTF or RUTAFA as it is referred to in Uganda is a generally effective, safe and acceptable intervention for the treatment and prevention of several forms of malnutrition especially the severe forms.
Can decentralization of health services improve health service delivery in Uganda?
This paper shows that decentralization of health services would and is indeed intended to be helpful in improving health service delivery. Its implementation in different countries and regions has revealed several but similar issues that would need to be taken care of for it to achieve its objectives.
What is the effect of counseling in unwanted pregnancies?
Although there is generally a lack of research evidence in the area, and that found being of a fairly low quality, that available confirms that counselling is an effective strategy in dealing with mothers with an unintended pregnancy. It not only relieves the anxiety at the time of crisis, it helps identify options for […]
How applicable are the 2010 WHO guidelines for infant feeding in the context of HIV in low-income countries like Uganda?
The 2010 WHO principles and recommendations not differing greatly from the previous ones are applicable to low-income countries which hold majority of the HIV infected mothers and infants for who feeding choices in light of their status may be a predicament; the scenarios and conditions considered in these guidelines are a reality in these […]
What is involved in an efficient relationship between the Ministry of Health and teaching hospitals in order for both institutions to effectively meet their objectives?
The ministry of health needs to take direct interest in the activities of teaching hospitals as these are vital for it to meet its main objective of providing quality and sometimes complex health care to the population.
What is the cost of diagnosing a new sputum smear positive TB case in children in low income settings?
The cost of diagnosing a new sputum smear positive TB case in children in low-income settings varies and is HIGHLY dependent on where services are sought; one may incur almost no direct costs while these could be up to an estimated USD 125 for a single paediatric case, basing on the cost of steps […]
What risks may food vendors in urban areas expose the Ugandan population to?
Street food vending is a growing phenomenon in the developing world, offering vendors a source of income with minimal capital investment. For consumers, it provides affordable and easily accessible food options. However, this trend raises concerns about public health risks due to poor hygiene and sanitation standards associated with street food vending.
How safe is the practice of Reflexology?
The limited information available suggests that reflexology though beneficial is not without harm. When considering reflexology, it is important to realise that it might not necessarily be physical harm, but it can also be emotional damage or anything that would prevent the users from seeking more appropriate treatment.
Pyrethroid resistant anopheles gambiae: Pyrethroid impregnated or synergistic LLINs?
Michael Okia’s study on pyrethroid resistance in Uganda in in keeping with research and findings from the region and even beyond, documenting reduced susceptibility to LLINs of An. Gambiae. The literature however suggests that identification of the mechanism of resistance would be helpful in determining the most effective method to be used in the […]
Management of (expensive) medical equipment; lessons from other countries
Health technology management is a vital part of health service delivery and if done well ensures safe and equitable health care. For it to be efficient and acceptable, it would need to be incorporated in the already existent health system. There are different models including ‘In-house’ services and private sector or individual services. All […]
