What is the best Teachers’ Professional Code of Conduct for Uganda?
A Teachers’ professional code of conduct is necessary but not sufficient in ensuring ethical behavior. It plays a big role in building trust among the public about the teachers’ roles and also acts as an accountability tool for the teachers. Its development must encompass key stakeholders, and for it to be effective, deliberate implementation […]
Strategies to improve the coverage of at least four antenatal care visits in Mukono district
Current WHO recommendations emphasise that women attend at least 8 antenatal care visits during pregnancy. However, this appears to be a huge task for low-income countries that have struggled to increase coverage of at least four antenatal care visits.
Feasibility and effects of task sharing and m-health by VHTS in the prevention and control of hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus
Task sharing and use of m-health to identify, screen, refer and follow up by VHTs among patients with hypertension and or diabetes mellitus has been shown to be feasible, however there is limited clinical effect on the control of high blood pressure and hyperglycemia. Furthermore, there are several barriers and facilitators that have to […]
School dropouts at the transition between primary to secondary school: Causes and control measures
School dropout is more of a process than a result of a single cause. In order to address the causes of school dropout, there is a need to combine different strategies that address the different causes, and it requires a multi-sectoral collaboration approach to be successful.
Potential impacts of genetic modification of mosquitoes in the control and prevention of malaria on individuals, the community and ecology
Few field studies have used Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to control malaria, leaving significant knowledge gaps about their effects. Local and global opposition to GMOs has hindered field trials, making impact assessments impossible. To move forward, national and local authorities, as well as host communities, must be engaged and approving. A comprehensive community engagement plan […]
Potential impacts of a temporary radioactive storage facility on a community
Construction of radioactive waste storage facilities causes anxiety and faces hostility from the politicians and people in the host communities anywhere in the world. The term “radiation” is often confused to mean anything to do with nuclear power or arms.
