Events in Volume 4 Issue 1 January-March 2019

World Health Day: April 7, 2018
This is the global health awareness day, first observed on Apr 7, 1948. The aim of this day is to spread awareness on health and well-being. This year’s theme is ‘Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, everywhere’

World Malaria Day: April 25, 2018
The world commemorates this day as a sign of commitment made in 2007 (when the day was established) to rid the world of malaria. In Uganda, this day shall be commemorated in a yet-to-be-communicated venue. The theme this year is ‘Ready to beat malaria!”

World No Tobacco Day: April 31, 2018
This day is observed annually to highlight health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The focus of this year’s WNTD is ‘Tobacco and heart disease’.

The Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) International Night: April 28-May 02, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA
This event is co-sponsored by TEPHINET and CDC. At this year’s international night, PHFP will present the following abstracts: Outbreak of Cutaneous and Gastrointestinal Anthrax Associated with Handling and Eating Meat from an Infected Cow that Died of Anthrax: Kween District, Uganda, April 2018 by Esther Kisaakye
Malaria Outbreak Facilitated by Appearance of Vector-Breeding Sites after Heavy Rainfall and Inadequate Preventive Measures: Nwoya District, Uganda, March–May 2018 by Godfrey Nsereko