2025

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…

The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Infectious Diseases Institute, is implementing the Frontline Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP-Frontline) through the…

As Uganda continues to advance its commitment to eliminating cholera by 2030, in line with the Global roadmap for cholera elimination by 2030, As part of these national efforts, the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) hosted…

Strengthening Modelling and Analytics Capacity and Ecosystem for Womens’ Health Project is a 3-year project funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The major objectives are to: Support innovative approaches to modeling of women’s…

PhD (Epidemiology/Clinical Trials) Fellowship Summary Applications are invited for a PhD Fellowship in the Horizon Europe LINDA-FAMILIA project within the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH). This is a full-time temporary…

This day is a global initiative to raise awareness about Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), honor those affected, and recommit to ending the epidemic by 2030. Under the theme “Take the Rights…

This is a global campaign to raise awareness about diabetes, a chronic condition affecting over 463 million people worldwide, with rising prevalence in low- and middle-income countries. Under the 2025 theme “Diabetes: Know Your Risk, Know…

This focuses on promoting maternal and newborn health to reduce preventable deaths and ensure safe childbirth. Under the theme “Empowering Mothers, Saving Lives,” the day emphasizes access to quality maternal healthcare, nutrition, and…

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 10th October, raises awareness about mental health's critical role in individuals' and societies' well-being. This year’s theme, “Access to services- Mental health in catastrophes and…