UNIPH Quarterly Epidemiological Bulletin (UQEB) Volume 2 Issue 2 Jan-March 2017
Dear Reader, Welcome to the second volume of Issue 2 of the Uganda National Institute Public Health (UNIPH) Quarterly Epidemiological Bulletin. In this issue, we present updates on Cluster Outbreak of Acute Respiratory Illness, Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis Out- break in Prisons, Suspected Cholera Outbreak associated with Drinking Unsafe River Water in Nebbi District amongst others. A policy brief on maternal depression has featured in this issue as well as improvement in reporting following introduction of electronic surveillance system. A rapid assessment of HIV serviced delivery which was done in emergency setting is documented. These investigations yielded very useful information that you ought not to miss. In case you would like to access original references used in this issue, feel free to contact us at: inabukenya@ yahoo.com OR lkwagonza@musph.ac.ug We will appreciate any feedback regarding the content and general outlook of this issue and look forward to hearing from you. We hope this will be both an informative and enjoyable reading for you. Thank you.
Articles in this Issue
Integration of Maternal Depression Screening and Treatment into Maternal Health Programs in Uganda –…
Summary
Maternal depression is a debilitating disorder that impairs women’s ability to care for themselves during pregnancy and their newborns after delivery often resulting in adverse birth outcomes including low birth weight, preterm…
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Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis Outbreaks caused by Coxsackievirus A24 in Three Prisons, Gulu…
Lydia Nakiire1, J.A. Atuhairwe1, B. Masiira1, D. Kadobera1, I Makumbi2, A.R. Ario1
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Rapid Assessment of HIV Service Delivery in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District, March 2017
Summary
Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in Yumbe District North Western Uganda was opened in August 2016, to resettle refugees fleeing the conflict in South Sudan. It currently shelters 272,000 refugees. We assessed HIV prevention and care…
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Cluster Outbreak of Acute Respiratory Illness in Kampala, February 2017
Summary
An outbreak of acute flu like illness was reported on 22nd Feb to Ministry of Health. The index case was an expatriate working for a multinational company in Kampala. He developed symptoms of acute fever and headache after a return…
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Improvement in reporting and monitoring of Public Health Events following introduction of…
Summary
Electronic-based surveillance systems offer a novel and developing means of detecting and monitor- ing conditions of public health concern, including emerging infectious diseases. We have discussed and demonstrated the improvement…
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Suspected Cholera Outbreak associated with Drinking Unsafe River Water in Panyimur and Parombo…
Summary
On the 10th February 2017, Nebbi District Health Officer notified the Ministry of Health of a suspected cholera outbreak that had affected 117 people. We conducted an investigation to determine the scope of the outbreak, identify…
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Highlights Volume 2 Issue 2 Jan-March 2017
1st Cohort of Field Epidemiology Fellows Graduates
The first cohort of Fellows who enrolled in January 2015 graduated on 2nd Feb 2017. The guest of honor was the Hon.…
Editorrial Team
Dr. Nabukenya Immaculate | ACHS, VPH - Ministry of Health Dr Alex Riolexus Ario | Ag. Director, Uganda National Institute of Public Health, MoH Mr. Daniel Kadobera | Field Supervisor, Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, MoH Dr Benon Kwesiga | Field Supervisor, Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, MoH
Ms Kwagonza Leocadia| PHFP Fellow, Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) Ms Biribawa Claire PHFP Fellow, Division of Health Information, MoH Dr. Phoebe Hilda Alitubeera PHFP Fellow, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, MOH Dr. Joy Kusiima | PHFP Fellow, Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)