Volume 2 Issue 4 Jully-Sept 2017

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

Summary 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

Summary 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…

Summary 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…

Summary 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

Summary 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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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