UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Summary Background: Although malaria has traditionally affected rural populations, recent evidence indicates increasing transmission in rapidly growing urban areas of sub-Saharan Africa. We compared the spatial and temporal distributions of malaria incidence…
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Summary Background: Measles remains a major cause of vaccine-preventable morbidity in Uganda, with 61/146 districts reporting a confirmed measles outbreak between January and October 2025, despite the availability of an effective Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine.…
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Summary Background: Uganda remains one of the top 3 countries most affected by malaria with a nationwide prevalence of 19% and endemicity in over 95% of the districts. In August 2025, clusters of rapidly progressing deaths were reported in Mubende, Kakumiro,…
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Summary Background: In Uganda, neonatal deaths are routinely reported through District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2); however, the extent of formal medical certification using International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) within the…
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Summary Background: Snakebites remain a neglected public health challenge in Uganda, with an annual incidence of 101/1,000,000 population. Snakebites have been prioritised in Uganda’s Neglected Tropical Diseases Master Plan, 2023-2027, which aligns with WHO’s…
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Summary Background: Cholera is endemic in Uganda, with periodic outbreaks occurring naturally. On June 12, 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health was notified of a cholera outbreak in Dufile Sub-county, Moyo District. We investigated to determine the source and…
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On January 22, 2026, the Kazo District Health Team notified the Ministry of Health of a cluster of suspected human anthrax cases following reports of sudden livestock deaths in multiple sub-counties. The National Rapid Response Team (NRRT) from the Uganda…
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A measles outbreak was confirmed in Amolatar District, Uganda, on February 6, 2026, following laboratory confirmation by the Uganda Virus Research Institute. A total of 120 cases were identified (5 confirmed, 29 probable, 86 suspected), predominantly affecting…
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Summary Background: In July 2025, Kumi District in Eastern Uganda reported a Measles outbreak among children admitted in high-volume healthcare facilities. We investigated to determine the scope of the outbreak, identify risk factors for transmission, and…
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Summary Background: On 24 June 2025, a cholera outbreak was confirmed in Egge Village, Dzaipi Sub-county, Adjumani District. We investigated to determine the source, magnitude, and risk factors associated with the outbreak to inform control and prevention…
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Summary Background: GAVI defines zero-dose children as those who have not received Diphtheria-Pertusis-Tetanus1 (DPT1), which represents a gap in immunization programs and a marker of inequity in access to essential health services. In Uganda, DPT1 coverage…
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Summary Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends ≥95% coverage with two doses of measles–rubella (MR) vaccine to interrupt transmission. However, by 2023, WHO/United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) estimates of national immunization…
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