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Summary Background: On 6 October 2024, the Ministry of Health (MoH) Uganda was notified of an Mpox outbreak in Masindi Prison. Given the high-risk nature of correctional facilities, where overcrowding and limited healthcare access…

Summary Background: On November 9, 2024, 1 year and 8 months old female twins residing at Sowe Island in Mukono District tested positive for mpox. Additionally, many other people presented with similar signs and symptoms at the island. We…

Summary Background: On August 2, 2024, Ministry of Health reported two confirmed cases of mpox in Kasese District and the disease has continued to spread to other districts including Mayuge, with a cumulative count of 5 confirmed cases and…

Summary Background: The Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH) declared the first mpox outbreak on August 2, 2024, after two confirmed mpox cases were reported in Kasese District. On September 9, 2024, Nakasongola District registered its first…

Overview: World Sickle Cell Anemia Day is commemorated every year on 19 June. Sickle cell anemia is defined as a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. Healthy red blood cells are round and move through small blood vessels to…

Overview: World Asthma Day aims to raise awareness of asthma and highlight the importance of preventing and managing its symptoms. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that results in inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing…

Overview: May 22nd is the World Preeclampsia Day, which is a high blood pressure disorder that occurs during pregnancy and the postpartum period and is one of the global causes of maternal and newborn death.

Overview: May 17th is the World Hypertension Day. High blood pressure occurs when pressure in the blood vessels is high (140/90 mm Hg or more). It is a common condition that can be dangerous if left untreated. Often those affected do not…

Summary  Background: The incidence of anthrax, a zoonosis of outbreak potential caused by category A bioterrorism agent bacillus anthracic has declined in some regions. However, outbreaks continue to occur in Uganda among other countries.…

Summary  Background: Uganda aims to achieve zero HIV transmission by 2030.  However, HIV infections among children still accounted for 11% of all new HIV infections in 2023.  We examined trends and distribution of HIV incidence among…