Highlights July to September Issue 3 Volume 9 of the UPHB
BRIDGE Network Launched in Nairobi
The Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH), represented by its Director, Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario, participated in the launch of the BRIDGE Network on December 10, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. The BRIDGE Network is a groundbreaking consortium of 12 leading African and European institutions dedicated to training the next generation of infectious disease experts.
This program is designed to empower African researchers with advanced skills in health informatics and data sciences, fostering innovation and resilience…
BRIDGE Network Launched in Nairobi
The Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH), represented by its Director, Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario, participated in the launch of the BRIDGE Network on December 10, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. The BRIDGE Network is a groundbreaking consortium of 12 leading African and European institutions dedicated to training the next generation of infectious disease experts.
This program is designed to empower African researchers with advanced skills in health informatics and data sciences, fostering innovation and resilience…
(On the right), Steven Becknell, a distinguished representative from the U.S. CDC pays an official courtesy visit to the NIPH offices
Dr. Ario, Director of the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH), on 14 November 2024 welcomed Steven Becknell, a distinguished representative from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for an official courtesy visit at the NIPH offices. This meeting provided a valuable opportunity for the two leaders to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore avenues for closer collaboration. High on the agenda were discussions about strengthening public health systems, enhancing disease surveillance and…
Ministry of Health hosted a team of consultants from Korea from 14th-18th October, 2024
From 14th-18th October, 2024. Ministry of Health hosted a team of consultants from Korea under the Yeungnam University College of Medicine.
The team included; Dr. Tae Yoon Hwang, Professor of Dept. of Preventive Medicine, (Team Leader), Dr. Jung Jeung Lee, Professor of Dept. of Preventive Medicine Keimyung University School of Medicine, Dr. Jun Hee Lee, Research Professor of Dept. of Preventive Medicine, Yeungnam University,
Dr. Ho Woong Yoo, Researcher of Yeungnam University Medical Center, and Ms. Ju Yeon Lee,…
Training workshop on Data-Centered Leadership in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Vital Strategies in collaboration with the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) organized a 3 days training on Data-Centred Leadership which was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 7-9 November 2024.
Participants were Uganda Ministry of Health staff drawn from UNIPH, Division of Health Information, Health Planning, Malaria Control Division and Nutrition Division.
The Data-Centered Leadership program helps public health practitioners enhances their skills on management of data as well as strengthening…
Disease Outbreaks responded to by the Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, July-September, 2024
The Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program (PHFP) and the Laboratory Leadership Program (LLP) continue to be a critical component of the national response to public health emergencies.
During this period, the fellows participated in different response activities as illustrated in the pictures.
Anthrax Outbreak Investigation in Amudat and Kanungu districts
Strange Disease in Bundibugyo District
Leprosy Investigation in Nebbi and Koboko districts
Measles Outbreak…