Browsing by Subject "Rabies"
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Analyzing diagnostic infrastructure and capacity building needs for effective rabies control strategies in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Rabies remains a significant public health concern in Uganda, particularly in rural districts where the disease is often underreported and inadequately managed. This study aims to assess the management and control strategies ... -
Factors associated with Rabies vaccination uptake by Dog owners in Butaleja Town Council, Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: Rabies, a deadly zoonotic disease, remains a global threat, especially in Africa and Asia. Despite being preventable through dog vaccination, low uptake persists, posing public health and economic risks. ... -
Free-roaming domestic dog ecology: Population size and management in Soroti City
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Free-roaming dogs pose a public health threat. They are involved in the transmission of diseases to humans, livestock and wildlife. These dogs interact with many people, other dogs, and animals and are the most commonly ... -
Understanding the facilitators and barriers to dog mass vaccination campaigns in Uganda, A case of Kyegegwa District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Despite the annual commitment to procure 500,000 rabies vaccine doses and distributing them to districts freely on request, Uganda still grapples with a low dog vaccination coverage of about 10%. This study ...