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Uganda Public Health Bulletin (UPHB) Articles: Volume 11 Issue 2 April-June 2026
Investigation of a cross-district measles outbreak in Nwoya District, Uganda, December, 2025–February, 2026
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Background: Measles is a major cause of vaccine-preventable morbidity and mortality in children. On February 5, 2026, the Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of a measles outbreak among residents in Nwoya District. We investigated to estimate the…
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Factors associated with delayed care seeking among mpox cases in Mbarara City, Uganda, October 2024–May 2025
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In April 2025, Mbarara City reported Uganda’s highest mpox attack rate of 142/100,000 population. There were reported high infection rates and delayed healthcare seeking, which contribute to prolonged transmission, increased severity, and deaths. We…
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Measles outbreak propagated by poor isolation practices in schools and health facilities, Mityana District, Uganda, March–August 2025
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Background: In April 2025, Mityana District in Central Uganda confirmed a measles outbreak. We investigated to determine the outbreak’s magnitude, identify risk factors for transmission, assess vaccine coverage (VC), and provide evidence-based…
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Measles outbreak linked to burial gatherings and household crowding in Amolatar District, Uganda, November 2025–February 2026
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Background: In February 2026, Amolatar District in Northern Uganda reported a measles outbreak among children admitted into high-volume health facilities. We investigated to determine the magnitude of the outbreak, identify risk factors for…
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Chickenpox outbreak fueled by lack of vaccination and congestion among pupils in school X, Kampala City, Uganda, August 2025
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Background: In July 2025, an unusual febrile rash illness was reported among pupils at a primary school X in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA). We investigated to determine the cause and magnitude of the outbreak, identify exposures to…
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Enhanced detection of submicroscopic malaria using qPCR during an outbreak in central Uganda: implications for surveillance and elimination
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Background: In August 2025, Mubende District, Uganda, reported a cluster of unexplained childhood deaths with fever, vomiting, and rapid progression was reported to the Ministry of Health Uganda. We conducted a tiered laboratory investigation to…
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Capacity in Selected Private Hospitals of Western Uganda, May–June, 2025
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Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major public health threat globally, with bacterial AMR contributing to millions of deaths annually, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries like Uganda. Reliable antimicrobial…
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Comparison of cholera rapid diagnostic test and culture results during a cholera outbreak response, Moyo District, West Nile, Uganda, June-July 2025
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Background: During outbreak response, cholera rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are used for rapid screening, while stool culture serves as the reference method for laboratory confirmation. However, the field performance of cholera RDTs may vary by…
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Upcoming Health Events Volume 10 Issue 3 July to September 2025
World Patient Safety Day: 17 September 2026
World Patient Safety Day is observed annually on 17 September to raise awareness of patient safety and promote…
World Rabies Day: 28 September 2026
Rabies remains a significant public health concern in many countries despite the availability of effective vaccines…
World Hepatitis Day: 28 July, 2026
Viral hepatitis, particularly hepatitis B and C, can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer if…
World Breastfeeding Week: 1–7 August 2026
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival and yet currently, fewer than…
World Population Day: 11 July, 2026
World Population Day is observed annually on 11th July to raise awareness about global population issues and their…
Highlights
Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program Fellows Support Ebola Response Efforts
Uganda continues to strengthen its response to the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak (Bundibugyo Virus Disease) through coordinated efforts led by the Ministry of Health Incident Management System, with technical and field-level support from…
Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program Fellowship Call for Applications Cohort 2027-2028 Now…
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Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) is implementing the Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program…
Laboratory Leadership Program Fellowship Opportunity Cohort 2027-2028 Apply Now!
The Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Baylor Foundation Uganda (Baylor Uganda), Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Prof. Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario Otema Wins Inaugural 7-1-7 Research Award for Strengthening Outbreak…
Prof. Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario Otema, Director of the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH), has been awarded the inaugural 7-1-7 Research Award by the 7-1-7 Alliance, supported by Resolve to Save Lives. The award was presented…
AFRITRAC project secures Global Health EDCTP3 grant to strengthen Africa’s disease modelling…
The African Training Network for Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Infectious Diseases Modelling (AFRITRAC) has been awarded a €1.3 million grant by Global Health EDCTP3 to build critical expertise in data-driven infectious disease control…
Strengthening Regional Public Health Capacity: UNIPH, KNPHI Benchmarking Visit at AFENET…
From 16–19 March 2026, the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) hosted a benchmarking visit by the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) at the AFENET Headquarters in Kampala. The week-long engagement brought together…