UNIPH Strengthens Scientific Writing and Communication Skills Among Cohort 2026 Public Health Fellows.

The Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH), through its Data Impact Program, organised a five-day Scientific Writing and Communication Workshop for the 2026 cohort of the Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program (PHFP). Held from 12 to 16 October 2026 at Essella Country Hotel in Wakiso District, the workshop brought together fellows from the Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program (Advanced FETP) and Laboratory Leadership Program (LLP).

The training aimed to strengthen fellows’ capacity to communicate public health research findings effectively through scientific writing, manuscript development, publication, and other scientific communication platforms.

The five-day workshop featured a series of practical learning sessions covering key aspects of scientific communication. Fellows were introduced to effective scientific communication and writing techniques, manuscript development, abstract writing, and the process of publishing scientific manuscripts. Additional sessions focused on scientific misconduct, data visualization, and developing effective scientific slides, posters, and oral presentations.

A key component of the workshop was the integration of practical writing sessions and mentorship throughout the training. Fellows had opportunities to develop their scientific manuscripts, present their research findings, receive feedback, and refine their writing under mentorship. The programme also provided dedicated sessions for presenting research results, methods, and discussions, culminating in the development of initial manuscript drafts.

The workshop underscores UNIPH’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of public health professionals to generate, interpret, and effectively communicate evidence for public health decision-making. By equipping fellows with scientific writing and communication skills, the Institute aims to support the translation of research and programme data into accessible scientific evidence that can inform public health practice, policy, and interventions.

Through initiatives such as the Data Impact Program, UNIPH continues to invest in developing a skilled public health workforce capable of producing and disseminating high-quality scientific evidence to address Uganda’s public health priorities.