Superbugs-related prolonged admissions in three tertiary hospitals, Kano State, Nigeria by Alkali, Bashir, Garba, Iliyasu, Adamu, Almustapha Aliero, Abdurrazak, Kibiya, Muhammad, Hassan Abubakar, Ibrahim, Ntulume, Faruku, Sarkinfada, Ezera, Agwu

“…The healthcare manage of the these hospitals and ministry health need to take measures against this resistant bacteria (Acinetobacter spp) especially on prescribing antibiotics that showed 100% resistant from these studied hospitals.…”
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Mathematical Modelling of Cholera Transmission incorporating Media Coverage. by Muhereza, Obed

“…Based on this study, it is recommended that health practitioners embrace the use of efficacious means of media coverage to publicize awareness campaigns of an outbreak and the preventive measures.…”
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Investigation of the Content and Dynamics of Nutrients in the Surface Water of Lake Mulehe in Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda by Saturday, Alex PhD

“…The water quality index (WQI) was used to determine the water quality of Lake Muhele using drinking water quality standards developed by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards and the World Health Organization. Results indicated that nutrients (TN, NO3–N, TP, NH4-N, NO2–N and SRP) did not differ substantially between study stations (p > 0.05) but did reveal significant differences (p < 0.05) across study months. …”
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Content and dynamics of nutrients in the surface water of shallow Lake Mulehe in Kisoro District, South–western Uganda by Saturday, Alex, Kangume , Susan, Bamwerinde, Wilson

“…The water quality index (WQI) was used to determine the water quality of Lake Muhele  using drinking water quality standards developed by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards and the World Health Organization. Results indicated that nutrients (TN, NO3–N, TP, NH4-N, NO2–N and SRP) did not difer substantially between study stations (p>0.05) but did reveal signifcant diferences (p<0.05) across study months. …”
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Content and dynamics of nutrients in the surface water of shallow Lake Mulehe in Kisoro District, South–western Uganda by Saturday Alex · Kangume Susan · Bamwerinde Wilson

“…The water quality index (WQI) was used to determine the water quality of Lake Muhele using drinking water quality standards developed by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards and the World Health Organization. Results indicated that nutrients (TN, NO3–N, TP, NH4-N, NO2–N and SRP) did not difer substantially between study stations (p>0.05) but did reveal significant differences (p<0.05) across study months. …”
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Factors Influencing Recentralization of Local Government Functions in Uganda. by Biryomumeisho, Stephen, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…However, since 2003, the Central Government started reversing the policy in terms of decentralization of the appointment of Chief Administrative Officers and Municipal Town Clerks and of recent City Town Clerks (for new cities in Uganda) from the District Service Commissions (DSCs) to the Public Service Commission, recentralization of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) under the management of the Executive Director, Procurement of drugs from the district health office to the National Medical Stores (NMS), recentralization of the payroll and the recent recentralization of local revenue collection from LGs. …”
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A Comparative Study of Vitamin C Concentrations in Two Selected Wild Fruits in Itojo Sub-County Ntungamo District. by Akankwatsa, Marither

“…The body does not store vitamin C, making it essential to include vitamin C-rich fruits in the daily diet for maintaining good health. In the rural areas of Itojo sub-county, Ntungamo District, access to commonly consumed vitamin C-rich fruits such as oranges, lemons, and mangoes is limited, as these fruits are typically available only in urban market centers where they are sold. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Rosemary on Tomato Preservation. by Nanyanzi,Teopista

“…Despite the nutritional and economic importance of tomatoes, significant post-harvest losses persist, exacerbated by concerns over synthetic chemical preservatives' environmental and health impacts. Thus, there is a pressing need for sustainable and cost-effective preservation methods, such as the adoption of rosemary extract, which offers safer alternatives capable of extending the shelf life of tomatoes, especially in resource-limited settings. …”
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Effect of School Welfare on English Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in the Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Katwesigye, Kevin

“…Access to medical care enables teachers to address their health needs effectively, further enhancing job satisfaction. …”
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Effect of Tea Growing on Food Security in Mpungu Sub-County Kanungu District Uganda. by Natukunda, Cathbert

“…This diversification can help mitigate the risk of food insecurity by ensuring a more varied and resilient food supply and providing training and resources to tea farmers to adopt sustainable agriculture practices that promote soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity. Sustainable farming methods can enhance the productivity and resilience of agricultural systems, ultimately contributing to improved food security.…”
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Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Leachate on Surface Water Quality: A Case Study on Kabuturumba Stream. by Rubarema, Paul

“…The results indicate a level of surface water pollution and toxicities of these pollutants and their threat to human health. The seasonal effects were manifested in that the levels of pollutants increased in wet seasons as compared to dry seasons, this could have been caused by increased surface runoff during wet seasons. …”
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Experiences of Participants in An Agricultural Livelihood Support Initiative for People Living With HIV In Central Uganda. by Tumwine, Christopher, Addo, Isaac Yeboah, Zakumumpa, Henry, Seeley, Janet, Oucul, Lazarus

“…Several participants reported positive livelihood outcomes including improved food security, better nutrition, increased income, and improved mental health. However, some participants reported negative outcomes which took the form of a loss of money and time invested when their livestock died from disease. …”
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Effect of School Welfare on English Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in the Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Tukamusiima, Carolyne

“…This provision allows teachers to address their health needs, promoting greater job satisfaction overall. …”
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Impact of Human Capital Development on Economic Growth in Uganda. by Nuwagaba, Christopher

“…However, Uganda is currently at a disadvantage, with children born today expected to be only 38 percent as productive in adulthood as they could be with complete education and good health. This shortfall is primarily attributed to the poor quality of education, which negatively affects learning outcomes. …”
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Comparative Study on the Preservation Efficacy of Rosemary Extracts and Conventional Preservatives on Tomatoes. by Namanya, Jonan

“…Traditional preservation methods like synthetic chemical preservatives have been effective but raise health concerns. With growing consumer demand for natural and safer food products, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has emerged as a promising natural preservative due to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. …”
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A Re-Designed Efficient Charcoal Stove. by Mwesigwa, Lourdel

“…However, further studies including particulate matter(PM) and carbon emissions are recommended for future design improvements to suit general public safety and health standards. Studies on the use of other forms of fuel like briquettes, wood chippings, food peelings, and agricultural harvest wastes could also be conducted to establish fuel alternatives to charcoal.…”
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The role of the African University in the Continent’s Development by Edoru, John Michael, Adebayo, Tajudeen Sanni

“…Without knowledge production, it is impossible to talk about the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals which many countries are hoping for by the year 2025.In these goals, the emphasis is put on poverty eradication, education for all, health for all, food security for all among others. …”
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Microfinance and Socio-Economic Development in Byumba Sector. A case Study of Reseau Interdiocesain De Micro Finance (Rim S.A) by Fraterne, Nzeyimana

“…The researcher found that RIM S.A Micro finance participated in poverty alleviation among its borrowers through improving their well being like school fees payment for children, health insurance payment, food security payment and enterprise expansion among others. …”
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The Role of Community-Based Organisations in Compating HIV/AIDS in Kanungu District, Uganda. by Denis, Karugaba

“…From the study, it was revealed that Kanungu Development Initiative is involved in provision of other health care services to HIV victims. Behavioural change counseling was also found to be another HIV/AIDS related activity done by Kanungu Development Initiatives in order to combat HIV/AIDS. …”
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School feeding program and students Performance: A case Study of Selected Primary Schools in North “A” District, Zanzibar. by Suleiman Hamad, Halima

“…Basing on the findings, the researcher concluded that the school feeding programmes have led to an increased in the level of enrolment in early childhood education. majority of the respondents reported that the frequency of school feeding programme have helped in increasing enrollment in early childhood education and retaining the children in the school since its commencement, reduced abscentism, improved performance as a result of daily attendance of school by children and the health of the children has also improved as compared to when there was no feeding programme.…”
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