2026

Prof. Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario Otema, Director of the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH), has been awarded the inaugural 7-1-7 Research Award by the 7-1-7 Alliance, supported by Resolve to Save Lives. The award was presented…

The African Training Network for Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Infectious Diseases Modelling (AFRITRAC) has been awarded a €1.3 million grant by Global Health EDCTP3 to build critical expertise in data-driven infectious disease control…

The Uganda National Institute of Public Health through the Data Impact Program from 4th to 8th May 2026 conducted a Policy Brief writing training workshop workshop from the AFENET Boardroom. This workshop was attended by Fellows froim 3…

On 30th April 2026, the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Technical Working Group (TWG) convened under the leadership of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), bringing together key…

The Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), and the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is currently implementing the Frontline Field Epidemiology Training Program…

Summary Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends ≥95% coverage with two doses of measles–rubella (MR) vaccine to interrupt transmission. However, by 2023, WHO/United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) estimates of national…

Global public health awareness days aim to increase visibility, awareness and understanding of specific diseases or health conditions among the general public. They are key in highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyles and well-being…

Global public health awareness days aim to increase visibility, awareness and understanding of specific diseases or health conditions among the general public. They are key in highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyles and well-being…

Global public health awareness days aim to increase visibility, awareness and understanding of specific diseases or health conditions among the general public. They are key in highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyles and well-being…