2016

Summary: In absence of accurate data on trends and burden of human rabies infection in developing countries, animal bite injuries provide useful information to bridge that gap. Rabies is one of the most deadly infectious diseases, with a…

In what appears to be a new emerging viral infection in Uganda, two non-fatal human confirmed Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV) infections were reported in Kabale district, Southwestern Ugandan in March-April 2016. These are the first reported…

On 25th March 2016, Bulambuli district reported a sharp increase cholera cases. We conducted an investigation to determine the scope of the outbreak, mode of transmission, and to inform control measures. Cases were identified using standard…

On 28th March, 2016, the IDSR Focal Person of Masaka district alerted Ministry of Health of a cluster of three deaths from a hemorrhagic strange disease all from the same family. We investigated the extent and risk factors for the…

Mary (not real name) is a young lady who looked towards a happy motherhood when she discovered she was pregnant with Suubi (not real name). Mary’s pregnancy and delivery were all normal and smooth with no complications. Suubi…

Between March and April 2016, Yellow fever outbreaks were confirmed in Masaka and Kalangala districts in central region and Rukungiri district in Western Uganda. Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever transmitted by bites of…

The medical eligibility wheel is a simple tool recommended by the World Health Organization for use by family planning providers. The tool utilizes information on the woman’s health or medical condition to determine the most suitable option…

The Field Epidemiology Training program (FETP) Frontline Surveillance Training is a 3-month in-service program focused on equipping health workers with practical skills necessary to manage all aspects of the disease surveillance cycle…

April - June 2016 Highlights

Summary: This article presents a well investigated cholera outbreak which was controlled following recommendations based on field epidemiological evidence. In October 2015, a cholera outbreak was reported in Kaiso fishing village in Hoima…