Publications

Stroke & Epilepsy Research in Uganda (Recent Publications)

1. Correlation of Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score Among Ischaemic Stroke Patients and Their Outcomes at Selected Centres in Kampala
   Mutesi, J., Ameda, F., Mukisa, R., et al. (2025).
   Prospective study assessing CT score correlation with outcomes in ischemic stroke cases in Kampala.
   Read Full Text (Cureus)

1. Prevalence of Epilepsy Across 25 Sub-Counties in Three Districts of Northern Uganda
   Kaducu, J.M., Mbutiwi, F.I.N., Keller, L., et al. (2025).
   Community-based study quantifying epilepsy rates across rural Northern Uganda.
   Read Article (Karger)

1. Population-Based Prevalence of Epilepsy in Uganda: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey
   Kakooza-Mwesige, A., Fuller, A.T., Njeru, P.N., et al. (2025).
   First country-wide epilepsy prevalence data from Uganda, highlighting regional disparities.
   View on Wiley

1. Characterizing Stroke Presenting to a Regional Referral Hospital Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda
   Najjuma, J.N., Kintu, T.M., Nakibuuka, J., et al. (2025).
   Compares stroke incidence before and during the pandemic in Uganda.
   Full Text (Springer)

1. Strategies for Reducing Child Mortality Due to Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda: A Narrative Review
   Obeagu, E.I. (2025).
   Includes analysis of pediatric stroke as a complication of SCD and prevention strategies.
   View Article (LWW)

1. Bridging the Gap in Epilepsy Care for Refugees in Nakivale Settlement, Uganda
   Bae, H., Lim, H., Niteka, A.D., et al. (2025).
   Examines epilepsy diagnosis, access to care, and medication in refugee populations.
   Full Article (Annals of Child Neurology)

1. Knowledge of Alarm Signs of Stroke Among Caretakers and Healthcare Providers at Two Tertiary Hospitals in Uganda
   Ssemmanda, S., Musubire, A.K. (2025).
   Investigates awareness levels critical to early stroke intervention.
   Read on Springer

1. High Prevalence of Epilepsy Associated with Onchocerciasis in Northern Uganda
   Colebunders, R., Amaral, L.J., Gumisiriza, N., et al. (2025).
   Links epilepsy clusters to parasitic infections in endemic areas.
   View PDF (Karger)

1. Bridging the Gaps in Setting Up an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Uganda to Support Surgery
   Wegoye, E., Bieber, D., Khisa, S., et al. (2025).
   Proposes frameworks for epilepsy monitoring units (EMU) to support surgical intervention.
   Full PDF (JNS)

1. Adolescents’ Perspectives on Interventions to Reduce Epilepsy Stigma and Misconceptions in Uganda
   Kajumba, M.M., Njeru, P., Prose, N.S., et al. (2025).
   Youth-centered qualitative study on reducing epilepsy stigma and misinformation.
   Read on Springer

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