2026

Summary Background: In July 2025, Kumi District in Eastern Uganda reported a Measles outbreak among children admitted in high-volume healthcare facilities. We investigated to determine the scope of the outbreak, identify risk factors for…

A measles outbreak was confirmed in Amolatar District, Uganda, on February 6, 2026, following laboratory confirmation by the Uganda Virus Research Institute. A total of 120 cases were identified (5 confirmed, 29 probable, 86 suspected),…

On January 22, 2026, the Kazo District Health Team notified the Ministry of Health of a cluster of suspected human anthrax cases following reports of sudden livestock deaths in multiple sub-counties. The National Rapid Response Team (NRRT)…

Summary Background: Cholera is endemic in Uganda, with periodic outbreaks occurring naturally. On June 12, 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health was notified of a cholera outbreak in Dufile Sub-county, Moyo District. We investigated to…

Summary Background: Snakebites remain a neglected public health challenge in Uganda, with an annual incidence of 101/1,000,000 population. Snakebites have been prioritised in Uganda’s Neglected Tropical Diseases Master Plan, 2023-2027,…

Summary Background: In Uganda, neonatal deaths are routinely reported through District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2); however, the extent of formal medical certification using International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision…

Summary Background: Uganda remains one of the top 3 countries most affected by malaria with a nationwide prevalence of 19% and endemicity in over 95% of the districts. In August 2025, clusters of rapidly progressing deaths were reported in…

Summary Background: Measles remains a major cause of vaccine-preventable morbidity in Uganda, with 61/146 districts reporting a confirmed measles outbreak between January and October 2025, despite the availability of an effective…

Summary Background: Although malaria has traditionally affected rural populations, recent evidence indicates increasing transmission in rapidly growing urban areas of sub-Saharan Africa. We compared the spatial and temporal distributions…

From 16–19 March 2026, the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) hosted a benchmarking visit by the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) at the AFENET Headquarters in Kampala. The week-long engagement brought together…