World Health Organization - Uganda

Understanding patient-reported reasons for tuberculosis treatment interruption in Central Uganda: a qualitative study

Despite being a curable disease, tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem in low-resource settings, including Uganda, which is among the World Health Organization’s high TB/HIV burden countries. Suboptimal treatment success rates persist, largely driven by treatmen...

Nutrient profiles and labelling practices of marketed packaged processed and ultra-processed foods in Uganda

The consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods is increasing globally and has been associated with an increased risk of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs), partly due to their adverse nutrient profiles. In Uganda, there is limited evidence on whether these prod...

Factors associated with retakes in health professions courses: a case study of five selected universities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background Academic examination retakes are significant challenges in health professions education. With rigorous clinical assessments, limited training resources and high-stakes examinations, students struggle to meet academic requirements which cab result in retakes. T...