UNIPH Quarterly Epidemiological Bulletin (UQEB) Volume 2 Issue 4 Jully-Sept 2017
Dear Reader, Welcome to the fourth volume of Issue 2 of the UQEB. In this issue, we present highlights on from the National TB prevaence survey, Uganda Population Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) mysterious deaths caused by consumption of adulterated alcohol, and a falsely reported cluster of tumors among others. These studies generated evidence and results which will be used to inform planning and interventions in the country and beyond. For any further information regarding the articles, feel free to contact us at: riolexus@gmail.com OR akuzehilda@musph.ac.ug We welcome 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 enlightening and pleasurable reading for you. Thank You
Articles in this Issue Hightlights: Volume 2 Issue 4
Utilization of Comprehensive Health Promotion Packages Targeted for Refugees in Northern Uganda: A…
Summary
In July 2016, there was a large influx of refugees from South Sudan to Northern Uganda through Elegu border in Adjumani district. The Ministry of Health conducted a Rapid Health Assessment in the district and the results revealed…
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A Falsely Reported Cluster of Tumors in Isingiro District
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In March 2017, WHO regional office for Africa notified the Uganda Ministry of Health about a cluster of patients presenting with life- threatening tumors in Isingiro district. On behalf of the Ministry of Health, the Public Health…
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Leptospirosis Outbreak in Kabale District; Uganda, March-July 2017
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Between March 2017 and July 2017, 11 cases of leptospirosis were reported among residents of Kabale and Rubanda districts, Uganda. These cases were detected by an acute febrile illness surveillance system which tests all children…
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Malaria morbidity following Indoor Residual Spraying in Eastern and Northern Uganda: A comparative…
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Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) with insecticides has proven to be effective against malaria morbidity. Districts in Northern and Eastern part of Uganda have implemented IRS since 2014. Up to now, there has been paucity of…
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Evaluation of the Surveillance System in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District, Uganda, Mar…
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Influx of refugees from Southern has stressed a fragile public health system leading to poor sanitation/ hygiene, insufficient safe drinking water, and an increased risk of disease outbreaks and malnutrition. We evaluated the…
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Burden of Injuries due to Gender Based Violence in Uganda, 2011 – 2016
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Injuries are a major public health concern ac- counting for an enormous share of global morbidity. Gender- based violence (GBV) refers to any act that is perpetrated against a person’s will based on gender and unequal power…
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Hightlights: Volume 2 Issue 4
TB more prevalent in Uganda than previously estimated: Highlights of the Uganda…
On 24 August 2017, the Ministry of Health released findings of the national TB survey. Until 2016 the true burden…
Editorial Team
Dr. Patrick K. Tusiime Commissioner, National Disease Control, MoH Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario | Ag. Director, Uganda National Institute of Public Health, MoH Mr. Daniel Kadobera | PHFP-FETP, Field Supervisor, UNIPH, MoH Dr. Benon Kwesiga | PHFP-FETP, Field Supervisor, UNIPH, MoH Ms. Leocadia Kwagonza| PHFP-FETP, Fellow, Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)
Dr. Miriam Nakanwagi PHFP-FETP Fellow, AIDS Control Program, MOH Ms. Claire Biribawa PHFP-FETP Fellow, Division of Health Information, MOH Dr. Phoebe Hilda Alitubeera PHFP-FETP Fellow, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Control, MOH Dr. Suzan Kizito PHFP-FETP, Fellow Neglected Tropical Diseases, MOH