UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Summary Background: Mpox, a zoonotic viral disease caused by monkeypox virus was confirmed in Uganda on 24th July,2024. In October 2024, Mbarara experienced a sustained mpox transmission with Nyamityobora Ward disproportionately burdened by severe cases.…
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Summary Background: On July 24, 2024, Uganda confirmed two mpox cases in Kasese District. The outbreak quickly spread to other districts including Mayuge. Rapid response teams were deployed to support the response (RRT). Despite interventions by the RRT,…
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The Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) was honoured to participate in the 10th National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Conference 2025 at Hotel Africana in Kampala under the theme "Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future". The…
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The Laboratory Leadership Program (LLP) under the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) from 23rd to 28th February 2026 hosted a delegation from the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), South Africa, for a week-long benchmarking visit. The…
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Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026 Venue: Makerere University School of Public Health Auditorium, Kampala On Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) held the 10th Graduation Ceremony for Advanced Field Epidemiology…
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Summary   Background: By April 2025, Mbarara City had the highest mpox national attack rate of 142 cases per 100,000 population. We investigated to determine the scope of mpox, estimate proportion of missed cases in medical records and identify drivers of…
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The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) was held from 22–25 October 2025, at the Durban International Convention Centre in South Africa, under the theme “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health…
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Summary Background: The management of non-conformities (NC) is a core International Organization for Standardization (ISO)15189 requirement for maintaining medical laboratory accreditation because it provides a structured process for identifying, addressing,…
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Summary Background: Brucellosis is a highly infectious zoonotic bacterial infection, leading to a chronic illness in humans. Despite its zoonotic and economic importance, limited information on brucellosis continues to hinder timely implementation of…
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Summary Background: In Uganda, by April 2025, Mbarara City had the highest mpox attack rate (142 per 100,000 population), with patients reporting initial treatment for other infections before mpox diagnosis. We assessed the magnitude, types and factors…
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Summary Background: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a tick-borne zoonosis transmitted mainly by Hyalomma ticks through the livestock-tick-human cycle. Uganda reports sporadic outbreaks, mostly in the cattle corridor. We investigated to determine…
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Summary Background: Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in settings with suboptimal immunization coverage. An outbreak was confirmed on May 27, 2025, in Kabulasoke Subcounty, Gomba…
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