2024

World AIDs day is commemorated annually on 1st December to raise awareness on HIV/AIDs, celebrate achievements made towards fighting the pandemic and the lives that have been lost to the disease while intensifying efforts towards its…

This is an event organized every year with a theme aiming to raise awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance and promote good practices among one health stakeholders with the purpose of reducing the emergency and spread of…

On 14th November every year, we observe the world diabetes day to raise awareness about the growing prevalence of diabetes and its severe health impacts. Globally, diabetes has increased significantly, with 422 million adults living with…

On 24th October every year, we commemorate the World polio day aimed at raising awareness about the global effort to eradicate polio and the importance of vaccination in protecting every child from this debilitating disease. Despite a…

The global handwashing day, is celebrated on October 15th annually with the aim of increasing awareness on the importance of handwashing with soap as a simple, cost-effective way to prevent diseases like diarrhea and pneumonia. This day…

International Infection Prevention Week, observed every 3rd week of October, highlights the critical role of infection prevention in safeguarding health. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant concern, affecting millions…

World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10 October, raises awareness about mental health's critical role in individuals' and societies' well-being. This year’s theme, “Mental Health at Work,” highlights the importance of creating safe…

This is a global healthcare event for the awareness of breast cancer, which we reflect on for the entire month of October every year for the past 37 years. This year, World Health Organization will reminisce the month under the theme…

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…