Journal and Research Conferences (JRC): During the weekly JRC meetings that take place on Fridays at 7:30 am, we discuss a wide range of new and emerging scientific evidence in lung health related research. This subsequently provides a platform to …
Strategies to resolve the gap in Adolescent Tuberculosis care in Uganda: The TEEN TB Project. Introduction: Strategies to promote health care-seeking behavior among adolescents are urgently needed. We piloted a project (TEEN TB project) aimed at improving uptake of tuberculosis …
The primary objective of the COVEP study is to assess the effectiveness & the determinants of effectiveness of China manufactured COVID-19 vaccines & other COVID-19 vaccines in the Ugandan adult population. Secondary objectives: To determine the overall and product-specific effectiveness …
Ensuring healthy lungs is what we stand for. Still at the National Day of physical activity, talks from experts about the healthy ways to quit smoking, this and more at the Lung Institute tent. Let this be one of the …
Partner Institution Partner Institution Partner Institution Funding Institution Funded by: EDCTP Summary Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This high burden is mainly attributed to low case detection and delayed diagnosis. Recently, …
Free Respiratory Evaluation and Smoke Exposure Reduction Primary Health Care Integrated Groups Uganda is a low income country which shares characteristics with other Sub-Saharan African countries. Only 12% of Uganda’s population have access to electricity – falling to 2-6% in rural areas. Biomass …
Abstract This epidemic presented unique challenges that the Uganda government had not faced before. Mubende district — the epicenter of the epidemic — is traversed by a major highway that connects Uganda to the neighboring countries of Democratic Republic of …
At the National Day of Physical Activity 2023 #NDPA2023 we carried out Spirometry tests and screening of patients for any Lung related diseases, referrals were made to the institute Clinic which runs Monday to Friday 8am -5pm in Mulago.
Abstract Measuring quality of life is a key component in the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The COPD assessment test (CAT), an easy to administer and shorter instrument than the standard Saint George’s respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ), could be …