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 …
Abstract Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, TB mortality increased while diagnoses decreased, likely due to care disruption. In March, 2020, Uganda—a country with high TB burden, implemented a COVID-19 lockdown with associated decrease in TB diagnoses. This study aims to …
Abstract Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are highly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. In Africa, the burden of CRDs is set to worsen due to an increase in smoking prevalence and household air pollution. Chest physiotherapy (CP) and pulmonary rehabilitation …
Presenter: Dr Helen Tukamuhebwa Aanyu Moderator: Elias kumbakumba
Abstract Abstract: Physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviour (SB) and sleep are important lifestyle behaviours associated with chronic respiratory disease (CRD) morbidity and mortality. These behaviours need to be understood in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) to develop appropriate interventions. Purpose: Where and …