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World Population Day is observed annually on 11th July to raise awareness about global population issues and their implications for health, development, and well being. The day highlights the importance of reproductive health, gender…

Uganda continues to strengthen its response to the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak (Bundibugyo Virus Disease) through coordinated efforts led by the Ministry of Health Incident Management System, with technical and field-level support from…

Summary Background: During outbreak response, cholera rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are used for rapid screening, while stool culture serves as the reference method for laboratory confirmation. However, the field performance of cholera…

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival and yet currently, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed. The World Breastfeeding Week will be observed from 1–7 August…

Viral hepatitis, particularly hepatitis B and C, can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer if left um-diagnosed and untreated. This year, the global community will commemorate the world hepatitis day on 28th July to…

Summery Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major public health threat globally, with bacterial AMR contributing to millions of deaths annually, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries like Uganda.…

Summary Background: In August 2025, Mubende District, Uganda, reported a cluster of unexplained childhood deaths with fever, vomiting, and rapid progression was reported to the Ministry of Health Uganda. We conducted a tiered laboratory…

Summary Background: In July 2025, an unusual febrile rash illness was reported among pupils at a primary school X in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA). We investigated to determine the cause and magnitude of the outbreak,…

Summary Background: In February 2026, Amolatar District in Northern Uganda reported a measles outbreak among children admitted into high-volume health facilities. We investigated to determine the magnitude of the outbreak, identify risk…

Summary Background: In April 2025, Mityana District in Central Uganda confirmed a measles outbreak. We investigated to determine the outbreak’s magnitude, identify risk factors for transmission, assess vaccine coverage (VC), and provide…