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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…

Summary Background: Malaria remains a leading cause of mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 95% of global malaria deaths, with children under five being the most affected. Uganda ranks among the top five contributors to malaria…

Summary Background: All-cause mortality statistics are vital for health planning and policy formulation and planning. The 2019 report from National Identification and Registration Authority shows that only 1% deaths are notified annually.…

Summary Background: Leprosy is targeted for eradication worldwide. In 2021, the World Health Organization instigated a new Global Leprosy Strategy, termed "Towards Zero Leprosy". However, Uganda still reports ≥1 case/1,000,000 population.…

Summary Background: Uganda, in line with the global efforts to eradicate polio by 2026 identifies, investigates, and reports acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) cases among children <15 years for timely detection of polio. We analyzed…