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Medical Doctor | Infectious Disease Epidemiology | Implementation Science | Global Health | Lifelong Learner.

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Dr. Ronald Olum is an early-career researcher based in Uganda. He underwent medical training at Makerere University and most recently earned a Master of Public Health with Distinction from Imperial College London in the United Kingdom. Dr. Olum also undertook the NIH Fogarty Global Health Training Fellowship under the ACHIEVE Consortium at Makerere University and Washington University in St. Louis and is currently an HIV Implementation Science Fellow at the Mid-Atlantic CFAR Consortium (MACC+) Implementation Science Hub at Johns Hopkins University. An active researcher in infectious disease epidemiology, implementation science, and global health, Dr. Olum has authored and co-authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications primarily focused on HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging or re-emerging diseases. Over the past three years, his work has centered on HIV prevention and care for adolescent girls and young women in post-conflict Northern Uganda, where he was born and raised as an internally displaced person during two decades-long armed conflict. Through the Gilead Research Scholars Program, he is currently leading a study to evaluate a peer-led HIV self-testing model supported by community health workers in the rural, hard-to-reach areas of Northern Uganda. On the global scene, Dr. Olum serves on the World Health Organization’s Global Action for Measurement of Adolescent Health (GAMA) Advisory Group and on the Lancet Global Health International Advisory Board. He has been a Guest Editor for the Journal of Adolescent Health, an External Reviewer for the World Health Organization Hospital Care Pocket Handbook for the European Region, and a Technical Advisory Group member for UNESCO’s Global Status Report on School Health and Nutrition. In addition, he supported the Lancet Global Health Commission on Medical Oxygen Security, whose report is set to be released this year. In 2024, Dr. Olum received the Dr. Anvar and Pari Velji Young African Leader Award from the Consortium of Universities for Global Health in recognition of his dedication to advancing global health outcomes in low-income settings through research and advocacy.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Biostatistics
• ☆ Medicine
• ☆ Infectious Disease
• ☆ Viral Diseases
• ☆ COVID-19
• ☆ HIV/AIDS Treatment
• ☆ Pulmonology/Respiratory Disease
• ☆ Tuberculosis
• ☆ Counseling & Mental Health Support

Services

• Research
• Product Development

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Work Experience

Research Associate

Makerere University

April 2023 - Present

Intern Doctor

Nsambya Hospital

April 2022 - March 2023

Guest Editor - special issues

Elsevier

February 2021 - October 2021

Co-Investigator

Tree Adoption Uganda

February 2021 - October 2021

Education

MPH

Imperial College School of Medicine - United Kingdom

September 2022 - September 2024

Makerere University College of Health Sciences

August 2016 - May 2021

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

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Ronald Olum, Damalie Nakkonde, Gloria Nassanga, Sarah Zalwango, Juliet N Sekandi (2025). Prevalence and Factors Associated with Substance Use Among Patients with Tuberculosis in Uganda .

Ronald Olum, Davis Kibirige, William Turyamureeba, Bethan Morgan, Andrew Peter Kyazze, Yakobo Nsubuga, Jerom Okot, William Lumu, Felix Bongomin (2024). Prevalence and predictors of microvascular and macrovascular diabetes complications in adult Ugandans: a systematic review and meta-analysis .

Ronald Olum, ELIAS NDIBAREMA, TIMOTHY MUGABI (2024). ADENOSINE DEAMINASE DIAGNOSED T.B PLEURITIS- EMBRACING THE “NEW” MODALITY OF DIAGNOSIS IN RESOURCE LIMITED UGANDAN SETTINGS .

Ronald Olum, Davis Kibirige, Andrew Peter Kyazze, Bethan Morgan, Felix Bongomin, William Lumu, Moffat J. Nyirenda (2024). Differential manifestation of type 2 diabetes in Black Africans and White Europeans with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes: A systematic review .

Ronald Olum, Juliet N. Sekandi, Trang Quach, Damalie Nakkonde, Leila Farist, Rochelle Obiekwe, Sarah Zalwango, Esther Buregyeya (2024). Stigma and Associated Sex Disparities Among Patients with Tuberculosis in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study .

Ronald Olum, ELIAS NDIBAREMA, JOSEPH OGAVU, ANTHONY MAKHOBA (2023). A Rare Case of Multi-Drug Resistant Raoultella ornithinolytica-Induced Sepsis in A Healthy Young Man in Uganda .

(2020). Perspective of Medical Students on the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey of 9 Medical Schools in Uganda . Journal of Medical Internet Research [Preprint].

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ronald Olum, Ivaan Pitua, Marvin Kirya, Denis Kiberu, Shivan Nabaasa, Amelia Margaret Namiiro, Michael Collins Segawa, Patrick Semakula, Sarah Maria Najjuka, Joseph Baruch Baluku (2025). Characteristics and treatment outcomes of adolescents and young adults living with HIV with drug-resistant tuberculosis co-infection in Uganda: a retrospective cohort study . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease.

Ronald Olum, Doris A. Ekwem, Edwin Namara, Eric Ssenuni, Amanda Amuge, Venice Omona, Ronald Okidi (2024). Atypical neonatal cutaneous myiasis: A diagnostic challenge mimicking pustular rash in a resource‐limited setting . Clinical Case Reports.

Ronald Olum, Davis Kibirige, Noela Owarwo, Andrew Peter Kyazze, Bethan Morgan, Felix Bongomin, Irene Andia-Biraro (2024). Prevalence, Clinical Features, and Predictors of Adrenal Insufficiency in Adults With Tuberculosis or HIV: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis . Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Ronald Olum, Michael Kakinda, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Felix Bongomin (2024). Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Diagnostic Scoring Systems for Childhood Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis . Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Ronald Olum, Elias Rugaatwa Ndibarema, Joseph Ogavu, Anthony Makhoba (2024). A rare case of multi‐drug resistant Raoultella ornithinolytica‐induced sepsis in a healthy young man in Uganda . Clinical Case Reports.

Ronald Olum, Lillian Happy Byereta, Edrisa Ibrahim Mutebi, Robert Kalyesubula, Majid Kagimu, David B. Meya, Irene Andia-Biraro (2024). Prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia among persons living with HIV/AIDS on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in Uganda . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease.

Ronald Olum, Juliet N. Sekandi, Trang Quach, Damalie Nakkonde, Leila Farist, Rochelle Obiekwe, Sarah Zalwango, Esther Buregyeya (2024). Stigma and associated sex disparities among patients with tuberculosis in Uganda: a cross-sectional study . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease.

Ronald Olum, Susan Nakireka, Sogo France Matlala, David Mukunya, Crescent Tumuhaise, Edith Namulema, Agnes Napyo, Quraish Serwanja, Prossie Merab Ingabire, Asad Muyinda, et al. (2023). "I thought I was going to die": Experiences of COVID-19 patients managed at home in Uganda . PLOS ONE.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Andrew P. Kyazze, Sandra Ninsiima, Gloria Nattabi, Winnie Nabakka, Rebecca Kukunda, Charles Batte, Phillip Ssekamatte, Joseph Baruch Baluku, et al. (2023). Hyperglycemia in pregnancy diagnosed using glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in Uganda: a preliminary cross-sectional report . Emerald Open Research.

Ronald Olum, Michael Kakinda, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Felix Bongomin (2023). Diagnostic accuracy of clinical diagnostic scoring systems for childhood tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol . BMJ Open.

Ronald Olum, Davis Kibirige, Stella Zawedde-Muyanja, Irene Andia-Biraro, Susan Adakun, Christine Sekaggya-Wiltshire, Ivan Kimuli (2023). Diagnostic accuracy of two confirmatory tests for diabetes mellitus in adult Ugandans with recently diagnosed tuberculosis . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease.

Ronald Olum, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Richard E. Sanya, Ponsiano Ocama (2023). Respiratory morbidity in Schistosoma mansoni infection: a rapid review of literature . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Bassey E. Ekeng, Winnie Kibone, Lauryn Nsenga, Asa Itam-Eyo, Marius Paulin Ngouanom Kuate, Francis Pebalo Pebolo, Adeyinka A. Davies, Musa Manga, et al. (2022). Invasive Fungal Diseases in Africa: A Critical Literature Review . Journal of Fungi.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, BASSEY EKENG, Winnie Kibone, Lauryn Nsenga, Asa Itam-Eyo, Kuate Ngouanom Marius Paulin, Francis Pebalo Pebolo, Adeyinka A. Davies, Musa Manga, et al. (2022). Invasive Fungal Diseases in Africa: A Critical Literature Review . Journal of Fungi.

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Infection Among Outpatient Adults in South-Western Uganda <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . Hepatic Medicine: Evidence and Research.

Factors Associated with Medical Students’ Career Choices Regarding Internal Medicine in Uganda <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . Advances in Medical Education and Practice.

Ronald Olum, Brian Fleischer, Frederick Nelson Nakwagala, Dianah Rhodah Nassozi, Ivaan Pitua, Elijah Paintsil, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Felix Bongomin(2022). Higher intensive care unit consultations for COVID‐19 patients living with HIV compared to those without HIV coinfection in Uganda . Journal of Medical Virology. 94. (9). p. 4294--4300. Wiley

Ronald Olum, Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu, Ronald Kiguba, Juliet Kiguli, Freddy Eric Kitutu (2022). Using community influencer groups to address COVID-19 misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in Uganda: a protocol for a prospective quasi-experimental study . BMJ Open.

Ronald Olum, Martha F Mushi, Felix Bongomin(2022). Prevalence, antifungal susceptibility and etiology of vulvovaginal candidiasis in sub–Saharan Africa: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression . Medical Mycology. Oxford University Press ({OUP})

Ronald Olum, Mirriam Apiyo, Amina Kabuye, Betty Khainza, Anne M. Amate, Vittal Byabashaija, Derrick Nomujuni, Kato Sebbaale, Peter Senfuka, Simon Kazibwe, et al. (2022). Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 at Case Hospital, Uganda . Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Winnie Kibone, Jerom Okot, Lauryn Nsenga, Joseph Baruch Baluku(2022). Fungal diseases in Africa: epidemiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic advances . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease. 9. p. 204993612210814. {SAGE} Publications

Ronald Olum, Mohammed A.M. Ahmed, Ahmed Mohamud Hussein, Aweis Ahmed Moalim Abdullahi, Abdirizak Yusuf Ahmed, Hamdi M.A. Hussain, Abdiaziz Mohamed Ali, Abdulqadir Abdinur Barre, Farhia Mohamud Yusuf, Senai Goitom Sereke, et al.(2022). Cardiovascular risk factors and clinical outcomes of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia in Somalia . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease. 9. p. 204993612210957. {SAGE} Publications

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Brian Fleischer, Barbra Natukunda, Sarah Kiguli, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Frederick Nelson Nakwagala (2021). High Mortality During the Second Wave of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic in Uganda: Experience From a National Referral COVID-19 Treatment Unit . Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Ronald Olum, Godfrey Wekha, Nelson Ssewante, Angelique Iradukunda, Micheal Jurua, Shadia Nalwoga, Sharon Lanyero, Felix Bongomin (2021). Colorectal Cancer in Uganda: A 10-Year, Facility-Based, Retrospective Study . Cancer Management and Research.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Senai Goitom Sereke, Jerom Okot, Ronald Katsigazi, Tadeo Kiiza Kandole, Anthony Oriekot, Angella Atukunda, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Frederick Nakwagala (2021). COVID-19, HIV-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis, Disseminated Tuberculosis and Acute Ischaemic Stroke: A Fatal Foursome . Infection and Drug Resistance.

Ronald Olum, Iriagbonse Iyabo Osaigbovo, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Jannik Stemler, Richard Kwizera, Felix Bongomin (2021). Mapping of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Africa . Journal of Fungi.

Ronald Olum, Iriagbonse Osaigbovo, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Jannik Stemler, Richard Kwizera, Felix Bongomin (2021). Mapping of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Africa . Journal of Fungi.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Mark Mohan Kaggwa, Irene Andia-Biraro, Joseph Baruch Baluku(2021). Anemia in diabetes mellitus in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis . Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews. 15. (5). p. 102260. Elsevier {BV}

Ronald Olum, Catherine Nabaggala, Victoria Katasi Mwebe, Ruth Namazzi, Deogratias Munube, Sabrina Bakeera Kitaka(2021). Orbital compression syndrome in a Ugandan child with sickle cell disease: A case report . Clinical Case Reports. 9. (9). Wiley

Ronald Olum, Phillip Musoke, Brandy Nantaayi, Rodney Ndawula Kato, Babrah Wannyana, Nelson Ssewante, Godfrey Wekha, Lourita Nakyagaba, Dianah Rhoda Nassozi, Germinah Nabukeera, et al. (2021). Fear of COVID-19 and the Media Influence on Herbal Medication Use in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study . Risk Management and Healthcare Policy.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Phillip Ssekamatte, Gloria Nattabi, Sandra Ninsiima, Andrew Peter Kyazze, Winnie Nabakka, Rebecca Kukunda, Stephen Cose, Davis Kibirige, et al.(2021). Latent Tuberculosis Infection Status of Pregnant Women in Uganda Determined Using QuantiFERON TB Gold-Plus . Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 8. (6). Oxford University Press ({OUP})

Ronald Olum, Irene Nabaweesi, Arthur Sekite, Willy Suubi, Prossy Nakiwunga, Aron Machali, Richard Kiyumba, Peter Kalyango, Allen Natamba, Yokosofati Igumba, et al. (2021). Antibiotic Practices, Perceptions and Self-Medication Among Patients at a National Referral Hospital in Uganda . Infection and Drug Resistance.

Ronald Olum, Phillip Musoke, Shallon Kembabazi, Brandy Nantaayi, Felix Bongomin, Mark Kaddumukasa (2021). Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude Towards Dementia Among Undergraduate University Students in Uganda . Advances in Medical Education and Practice.

Ronald Olum, Richard Kwizera, Aleksandra Barac, Felix Bongomin, William Worodria, Freddie Bwanga, David B. Meya, Bruce J. Kirenga, Robin Gore, David W. Denning, et al. (2021). Evaluation of an Aspergillus IgG/IgM lateral flow assay for serodiagnosis of fungal asthma in Uganda . PLOS ONE.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Barbra Natukunda, Maria Sekimpi, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Anthony Makhoba, Mark Kaddumukasa (2021). High Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms Among Ugandan Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis . Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews.

Ronald Olum, Julius Nuwagaba, Ali Bananyiza, Godfrey Wekha, Meddy Rutayisire, Keneth Kato Agaba, Gaudencia Chekwech, Jalidah Nabukalu, Genevieve Gloria Nanyonjo, Robinah Namagembe, et al. (2021). Patients’ Involvement in Decision-Making During Healthcare in a Developing Country: A Cross-Sectional Study . Patient Preference and Adherence.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Lydia Nakiyingi, Rejani Lalitha, Isaac Ssinabulya, Christine Sekaggya-Wiltshire, Ponsiano Ocama, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika (2021). Internal Medicine Clerkship Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Clinical Learning Experience of Undergraduate Medical Students at Makerere University, Uganda . Advances in Medical Education and Practice.

Ronald Olum, Nelson Twinamasiko, Anna Maria Gwokyalya, Innocent Nakityo, Enock Wasswa, Emmanuel Sserunjogi (2021). Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards COVID-19 Public Health Preventive Measures Among Patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital . Risk Management and Healthcare Policy.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Irene Andia-Biraro, Frederick Nelson Nakwagala, Khalid Hudow Hassan, Dianah Rhoda Nassozi, Mark Kaddumukasa, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Sarah Kiguli, Bruce J. Kirenga (2021). COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among high-risk populations in Uganda . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease.

Ronald Olum, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Winceslaus Katagira, Rehema Namaganda, Iriagbonse Iyabo Osaigbovo, Abdirahman Dhiblawe, Clara Sambani, Caeser Magumba, Joseph Muchiri, Felix Bongomin (2021). Ethics approval fees constrain early career researchers in Africa: a call for alternative financing for ethics committees . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease.

Ronald Olum, Richard Kwizera, Felix Bongomin, William Worodria, Freddie Bwanga, David B. Meya, Bruce J. Kirenga, Robin Gore, Stephen J. Fowler, David W. Denning (2021). Prevalence of Aspergillus fumigatus skin positivity in adults without an apparent/known atopic disease in Uganda . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease.

Kanyike, A.M., Olum, R., Kajjimu, J., Ojilong, D., Akech, G.M., Nassozi, D.R., Agira, D., Wamala, N.K., Asiimwe, A., Matovu, D., et al.(2021). Acceptance of the coronavirus disease-2019 vaccine among medical students in Uganda . Tropical Medicine and Health. 49. (1).

Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Kyazze, A.P., Ninsiima, S., Nattabi, G., Nakyagaba, L., Nabakka, W., Kukunda, R., Ssekamatte, P., Kibirige, D., et al.(2021). Anemia in Ugandan pregnant women: a cross-sectional, systematic review and meta-analysis study . Tropical Medicine and Health. 49. (1).

Nsenga, L., Kajjimu, J., Olum, R., Ninsiima, S., Kyazze, A.P., Ssekamatte, P., Kibirige, D., Baluku, J.B., Andia-Biraro, I., Bongomin, F.(2021). Cryptococcosis complicating diabetes mellitus: a scoping review . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease. 8.

Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Nsenga, L., Namusobya, M., Russell, L., de Sousa, E., Osaigbovo, I.I., Kwizera, R., Baluku, J.B.(2021). Estimation of the burden of tinea capitis among children in Africa . Mycoses. 64. (4). p. 349-363.

Kaggwa, M.M., Kajjimu, J., Sserunkuma, J., Najjuka, S.M., Atim, L.M., Olum, R., Tagg, A., Bongomin, F.(2021). Prevalence of burnout among university students in low- And middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis . PLoS ONE. 16. (8 August).

Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Kwizera, R., Baluku, J.B.(2021). Surgical management of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis in Africa: A systematic review of 891 cases . Mycoses. 64. (10). p. 1151-1158.

Ocwia, J., Olum, R., Atim, P., Laker, F., Okot, J., Sereke, S.G., Baluku, J.B., Kiguli, S., Bongomin, F.(2021). Oral health seeking behaviors of adults in Nebbi District, Uganda: a community-based survey . BMC Oral Health. 21. (1).

Baluku, J.B., Olum, R., Katagira, W., Namaganda, R., Osaigbovo, I.I., Dhiblawe, A., Sambani, C., Magumba, C., Muchiri, J., Bongomin, F.(2021). Ethics approval fees constrain early career researchers in Africa: a call for alternative financing for ethics committees . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease. 8.

Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Andia-Biraro, I., Nakwagala, F.N., Hassan, K.H., Nassozi, D.R., Kaddumukasa, M., Byakika-Kibwika, P., Kiguli, S., Kirenga, B.J.(2021). COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among high-risk populations in Uganda . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease. 8.

Kwizera, R., Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Worodria, W., Bwanga, F., Meya, D.B., Kirenga, B.J., Gore, R., Fowler, S.J., Denning, D.W.(2021). Prevalence of Aspergillus fumigatus skin positivity in adults without an apparent/known atopic disease in Uganda . Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease. 8.

Twinamasiko, N., Olum, R., Gwokyalya, A.M., Nakityo, I., Wasswa, E., Sserunjogi, E.(2021). Assessing knowledge, attitudes and practices towards covid-19 public health preventive measures among patients at mulago national referral hospital . Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. 14. p. 221-230.

Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Nakiyingi, L., Lalitha, R., Ssinabulya, I., Sekaggya-Wiltshire, C., Ocama, P., Byakika-Kibwika, P.(2021). Internal medicine clerkship amidst COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study of the clinical learning experience of undergraduate medical students at Makerere university, Uganda . Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 12. p. 253-262.

Nuwagaba, J., Olum, R., Bananyiza, A., Wekha, G., Rutayisire, M., Agaba, K.K., Chekwech, G., Nabukalu, J., Nanyonjo, G.G., Namagembe, R., et al.(2021). Patients’ involvement in decision-making during healthcare in a developing country: A cross-sectional study . Patient Preference and Adherence. 15. p. 1133-1140.

Bongomin, F., Natukunda, B., Sekimpi, M., Olum, R., Baluku, J.B., Makhoba, A., Kaddumukasa, M.(2021). High prevalence of depressive symptoms among ugandan patients with rheumatoid arthritis . Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews. 13. p. 93-102.

Kwizera, R., Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Worodria, W., Bwanga, F., Meya, D.B., Kirenga, B.J., Gore, R., Denning, D.W., Fowler, S.J.(2021). Evaluation of an Aspergillus IgG/IgM lateral flow assay for serodiagnosis of fungal asthma in Uganda . PLoS ONE. 16. (5 May).

Musoke, P., Olum, R., Kembabazi, S., Nantaayi, B., Bongomin, F., Kaddumukasa, M.(2021). Assessment of the knowledge and attitude towards dementia among undergraduate university students in Uganda . Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 12. p. 635-646.

Nabaweesi, I., Olum, R., Sekite, A.B., Suubi, W.T., Nakiwunga, P., Machali, A., Kiyumba, R., Kalyango, P., Natamba, A., Igumba, Y., et al.(2021). Antibiotic practices, perceptions and self-medication among patients at a national referral hospital in Uganda . Infection and Drug Resistance. 14. p. 2155-2164.

Olum, R., Nabaggala, C., Mwebe, V.K., Namazzi, R., Munube, D., Kitaka, S.B.(2021). Orbital compression syndrome in a Ugandan child with sickle cell disease: A case report . Clinical Case Reports. 9. (9).

Olum, R., Bongomin, F., Kaggwa, M.M., Andia-Biraro, I., Baluku, J.B.(2021). Anemia in diabetes mellitus in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis . Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews. 15. (5).

Bongomin F, Kyazze AP, Ninsiima S et al. Hyperglycemia in pregnancy diagnosed using glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in Uganda: a preliminary cross-sectional report [version 1; peer review: 1 approved] Emerald Open Res 2020, 2:70 (https://doi.org/10.35241/emeraldopenres.14014.1) .

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Andrew P. Kyazze, Sandra Ninsiima, Gloria Nattabi, Winnie Nabakka, Rebecca Kukunda, Charles Batte, Phillip Ssekamatte, Joseph Baruch Baluku, et al.(2020). Hyperglycemia in pregnancy diagnosed using glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in Uganda: a preliminary cross-sectional report . Emerald Open Research. 2. p. 70. Emerald

Ronald Olum, Frederick Nelson Nakwagala, Raymond Odokonyero (2020). <p>Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression among Medical Students at Makerere University, Uganda</p> . Advances in Medical Education and Practice.

Ronald Olum, Ahmed Negida, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Andrew Kazibwe, Laura Russell, Felix Bongomin (2020). Tolerability of oral itraconazole and voriconazole for the treatment of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis . PLOS ONE.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Lauryn Nsenga, Joseph Baruch Baluku (2020). Burden of tinea capitis among children in Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies, 1990–2020 . BMJ Open.

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Lucy Grace Asio, David W. Denning(2020). Intravenous therapy for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis . Mycoses. 63. (9). p. 921--927. Wiley

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin(2020). Uganda’s first 100 COVID-19 cases: Trends and lessons . International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 96. p. 517--518. Elsevier {BV}

Ronald Olum, Jonathan Kajjimu, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Gaudencia Chekwech, Godfrey Wekha, Dianah Rhoda Nassozi, Juliet Kemigisa, Paul Mulyamboga, Oscar Kabagambe Muhoozi, Lauryn Nsenga, et al.(2020). Perspective of Medical Students on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey of Nine Medical Schools in Uganda . JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. {JMIR} Publications Inc.

(2020). Coronavirus Disease-2019: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Health Care Workers at Makerere University Teaching Hospitals, Uganda . Frontiers in Public Health.

Ronald Olum, Linda Atulinda, Edwin Kigozi, Dianah Rhoda Nassozi, Alzan Mulekwa, Felix Bongomin, Sarah Kiguli (2020). Medical Education and E-Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic: Awareness, Attitudes, Preferences, and Barriers Among Undergraduate Medicine and Nursing Students at Makerere University, Uganda . Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development.

Olum, R., Baluku, J.B., Okidi, R., Andia-Biraro, I., Bongomin, F.(2020). Prevalence of HIV-associated esophageal candidiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis . Tropical Medicine and Health. 48. (1).

Olum, R., Chekwech, G., Wekha, G., Nassozi, D.R., Bongomin, F.(2020). Coronavirus Disease-2019: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Health Care Workers at Makerere University Teaching Hospitals, Uganda . Frontiers in Public Health. 8.

Olum, R., Kajjimu, J., Kanyike, A.M., Chekwech, G., Wekha, G., Nassozi, D.R., Kemigisa, J., Mulyamboga, P., Muhoozi, O.K., Nsenga, L., et al.(2020). Perspective of medical students on the COVID-19 pandemic: Survey of nine medical schools in Uganda . JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. 6. (2).

Olum, R., Bongomin, F.(2020). Uganda's first 100 COVID-19 cases: Trends and lessons . International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 96. p. 517-518.

Bongomin, F., Asio, L.G., Olum, R., Denning, D.W.(2020). Intravenous therapy for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis . Mycoses. 63. (9). p. 921-927.

Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Nsenga, L., Baluku, J.B.(2020). Burden of tinea capitis among children in Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies, 1990-2020 . BMJ open. 10. (9). p. e041230.

Olum, R., Baluku, J.B., Kazibwe, A., Russell, L., Bongomin, F.(2020). Tolerability of oral itraconazole and voriconazole for the treatment of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis . PLoS ONE. 15. (10 October).

Olum, R., Nakwagala, F.N., Odokonyero, R.(2020). Prevalence and factors associated with depression among medical students at Makerere university, Uganda . Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 11. p. 853-860.

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Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Lydia Nakiyingi, Lalitha Rejani, Isaac Ssinabulya, Christine Sekaggya-Wiltshire, Ponsiano Ocama, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika(2020). Internal medicine clerkship amidst COVID-19 pandemic: clinical learning experience of undergraduate medical students at Makerere University, Uganda: a cross-sectional study . Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Ronald Olum, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Curthbert Agolor, Josephine Nakakande, Laura Russell, Felix Bongomin, Jane Nakawesi(2020). Prevalence, clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of HIV and SARS-CoV-2 co-infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis . Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin(2020). Social Media Platforms for Health Communication and Research in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Survey in Uganda . Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Ronald Olum, Jonathan Kajjimu, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Gaudencia Chekwech, Godfrey Wekha, Dianah Rhoda Nassozi, Juliet Kemigisa, Paul Mulyamboga, Oscar Kabagambe Muhoozi, Lauryn Nsenga, et al.(2020). Perspective of Medical Students on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey of Nine Medical Schools in Uganda (Preprint) . {JMIR} Publications Inc.

Olum, R., Bongomin, F.(2020). Social media platforms for health communication and research in the face of COVID-19 pandemic: A cross sectional survey in Uganda . medRxiv.

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