ROM continues to turn programme data and implementation experience into evidence for better HIV, TB, cervical cancer, and community health programming
From Data to Impact
ROM continued to strengthen its scientific visibility through publication and conference dissemination. Recent research outputs addressed HIV treatment outcomes, cervical cancer, tuberculosis, Mpox, and community-based service delivery, demonstrating ROM’s growing ability to translate programme implementation and routine data into evidence for improved care and public health action.
Selected Conference publications at a glance.
- Namale G, Sendaula E, Kazooba P, Wasswa F, Achayo H, Kaleebi J. One-year experience of implementing a large HIV project in Kampala. CROI 2026 / IAS–USA. Topics in Antiviral Medicine. 2026;34(1)
- Namale GD, Kazooba P, Sendaula E, Okalany P, Wasswa F, Wanyama J, Lumu H, Achayo H, Namayanja GA, Sentongo P, Kaleebi J. PrEP uptake among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Kampala, Uganda: a retrospective analysis. CROI 2026 / IAS–USA, published in Topics in Antiviral Medicine. 2026;34(1).
- Ainemukama JL, Sekayi W, Kazooba P, Namale G, Sendaula E, Kaleebi J. Assessing the burden of advanced HIV disease among newly diagnosed individuals in three high-volume facilities in Kampala, Uganda: a retrospective study (2021-2023).” Journal of the International Aids Society. Vol. 27, 2024.
- Mikka B, Kazooba P, Namale G, Sendaula E, Tuhumwire D, Ankunda S, Kaleebi J, Namayanja G, Sentongo P., Time to viral non-suppression and predictors among people living with HIV on second-line ART transitioned to dolutegravir in Kampala, Uganda. African Journal for AIDS and Infectious Diseases 1 (s1). https://doi.org/10.4081/ajaid.2026.22
- Tuhumwire D, Kazooba P, Sendaula E, Kaleebi J, Namayanja G, Bogere D, Namale G. Factors influencing return to HIV treatment following interruption among young adults in Kampala, Uganda: a retrospective cohort study. INTEREST 2025 Abstract Book. 2025. http://interestworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Abstract-Book_INTEREST-2025.pdf
- Lumu H, Kazooba P, Namale G, Sendaula E, Maala D, Namugalu M, Ssekintule J, Mikka B, Kaleebi J. Cervical cancer positivity and associated factors three years after an initial negative test among women living with HIV in Kampala, Central Uganda. INTEREST 2025 Abstract Book. 2025. http://interestworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Abstract-Book_INTEREST-2025.pdf
- Namale G, Wanyama J, Sendaula E, Kazooba P, Nakate S, Achayo H, Kaleebi J. Lessons from the “Munonye” campaign: an intensified case finding approach to improving HIV testing and care among children of female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda. INTEREST 2025 Abstract Book. 2025. http://interestworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Abstract-Book_INTEREST-2025.pdf
- Aryatuha I, Kazooba P, Namale G, Achayo H, Kaleebi J, Sendaula E. Systematic TB screening campaign improves TB case detection, contact tracing yield, and TB preventive treatment initiation at a national mental referral hospital in Kampala, Uganda. INTEREST 2025 Abstract Book. 2025.
- Lumu H, Kazooba P, Namale G, Sendaula E, Bwogi J, Kaleebi J. An innovative community-based cervical cancer treatment for women living with HIV receiving ART in Kampala, Central Uganda. INTEREST 2025 Abstract Book. 2025.
- Namale G, Bwogi J, Wanyama J, Sendaula E, Kazooba P, Kiryagana J, Achayo H, Kaleebi J. A narrative review of Mpox disease clinical presentation, Mpox-HIV vulnerability intersection and tailored prevention interventions among female sex workers: lessons learnt at Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative, Kampala, Uganda. INTEREST 2025 Abstract Book. 2025.
- Kibirango M, Sendaula E, Kaleebi J. Gaps in HIV care: leveraging community volunteers to enhance health outcomes and cost effectiveness. IAS 2025 Abstract Book. 2025
Tuhumwire D, Kazooba P, Sendaula E, Kaleebi J, Namayanja G, Bogere D, Namale G. Factors influencing return to HIV treatment following interruption among young adults in Kampala, Uganda: a retrospective cohort study. INTEREST 2025 Abstract Book. 2025