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A Pilot Study to Advance Task‑Sharing of Gastroschisis Management in Uganda

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.5088 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 18, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 3, 2026
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Published on: Feb 25, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2026 Anthony N. Eze, Felix Oyania, Wigdan S. Hissein, Daphine Kyasimire, Ivan N. Nuwagaba, Gift Atuheire, OyinOluwa G Adaramola, Olivia McGinnis, Shannon Barter, Tamara N. Fitzgerald, published by Ubiquity Press
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