Browsing by Author "Waniaye, John Baptist"

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    Cholera risk in cities in Uganda: understanding cases and contacts centered strategy (3CS) for rapid cholera outbreak control
    (Pan African Medical Journal, 2021-07-12) Bwire, Godfrey; Waniaye, John Baptist; Otim, Julius Simon; Kagirita, Atek; Orach, Christopher Garimoi
    in the recent past, cities in sub- Saharan Africa have reported serious cholera outbreaks that last for several months. Uganda is one of the African countries where cities are prone to cholera outbreaks. Studies on cholera in Bangladesh show increased risk of cholera for the immediate household members (contacts) yet the control interventions mainly target cases with little or no focus on contacts. This study aimed to describe the rapid control of cholera outbreaks in Kampala and Mbale cities, Uganda, using, “Cases and Contacts Centered Strategy (3CS)” that consisted of identification and treatment of cases, promotion of safe water, sanitation, hygiene (WaSH) and selective chemoprophylaxis for the contacts.
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    Leveraging tele-mentoring and remote learning to strengthen the emergency care capacity of health workers in Uganda
    (African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2023-06-22) Atuhairwe, Irene; Ngabirano, Annet Alenyo; Ahaisibwe, Bonaventure; Nsubuga, Allan; Oumo, Joseph; Nakyeyune, Marion Jane; Waniaye, John Baptist
    A robust emergency care system is a cost-effective method of reducing preventable death and disability, especially in low-and middle-income countries. To scale emergency care expertise across the country, the Uganda Ministry of Health and Seed Global Health established the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ECHO program. We describe the process of establishing the program in a resource-limited setting, best practices, and lessons learned in Uganda.