This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training.14/07/2011
This study sought to determine the competence of community health workers in Uganda to correctly assess, classify and treat malaria and pneumonia among under-five children after training.
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The role of fluid resuscitation in the treatment of children with shock and life threatening infections who live in resource-limited settings is not established. Thus, the study randomly assigned children…30/06/2011
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The role of fluid resuscitation in the treatment of children with shock and life threatening infections who live in resource-limited settings is not established. Thus, the study randomly assigned children with severe febrile illness and impaired perfusion to receive boluses…
Severe malaria is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires prompt and effective treatment to prevent death. However, effective management of severe malaria is relatively expensive and relies heavily on well…01/03/2011
Severe malaria is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires prompt and effective treatment to prevent death. However, effective management of severe malaria is relatively expensive and relies heavily on well equipped hospitals, with adequately trained health workers, both often lacking…
This study aimed to investigate the impact of seasonal intermittent preventive treatment on malaria-related morbidity in children under five who already had access to home-based management of malaria for presumptive…16/12/2010
This study aimed to investigate the impact of seasonal intermittent preventive treatment on malaria-related morbidity in children under five who already had access to home-based management of malaria for presumptive treatment of fevers.
A targeted mass distribution of free LLINs to children under five and pregnant women was implemented in Zanzibar between August 2005 and January 2006. This study evaluates the outcomes…18/06/2010
A targeted mass distribution of free LLINs to children under five and pregnant women was implemented in Zanzibar between August 2005 and January 2006. This study evaluates the outcomes of this distribution post implementation.
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In Uganda, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) have been predominantly delivered through two public sector channels: targeted campaigns or routine antenatal care (ANC) services. Their combination in a mixed-model strategy is…20/04/2010
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In Uganda, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) have been predominantly delivered through two public sector channels: targeted campaigns or routine antenatal care (ANC) services. Their combination in a mixed-model strategy is being advocated to quickly increase LLIN coverage and maintain it…