September 2024

Summary Background: Maternal sepsis (MS) is a pregnancy-related life-threatening condition that occurs after infection during pregnancy, childbirth, after delivery, or after an abortion. In low-income countries, MS causes 10% of…

Summary Background: On April 7, 2024, the Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of a measles outbreak in Kakumiro District involving death of a suspected case. We investigated to determine the scope of the outbreak, assess risk factors…

Summary Background: Malaria in Pregnancy (MiP) is associated with an increased risk of feto-maternal adverse outcomes. Pregnant women with malaria are at a higher risk for severe anemia and maternal death. We evaluated the trends and…

Summary Background: The Ministry of Health (MoH) received a notification of a measles outbreak in Terego District, Uganda, on April 30, 2024.  We investigated to determine the scope of the outbreak, assess risk factors for transmission,…

The Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program (PHFP) and the Laboratory Leadership Program (LLP) continue to be a critical component of the national response to public health emergencies. During this period, the fellows participated in…

The commemoration of this day emphasizes the urgent need for resilient health systems to combat the devastating impacts of infectious diseases, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Global health crises disproportionately affect the most…

Summary Background: On May 5, 2024, a cholera outbreak was confirmed at Kasensero landing site in Kyotera District. We investigated to determine the source, magnitude, and risk factors associated with the outbreak to inform control and…

Summary Background: On December 28, 2023, a suspected case of anthrax was reported at Karita Health Centre IV in Amudat District. Samples collected and tested confirmed an anthrax outbreak later in March, 2024. We investigated to assess…

Summary Background: Uganda has an established national sample transport and referral network based on the hub-and-spoke model. All health facilities’ samples are expected to be received within 7 days at the Central Public Health Laboratory…

Summary                                  Background: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a spectrum of urgent medical care that spans from initial prehospital critical interventions, transportation, to continued care in emergency care…