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Uganda Public Health Bulletin Articles Volume 8 Issue 3
The first ever reported anthrax outbreak in Bududa District, Eastern Uganda, February – May 2022
Summary
Background: In Uganda, anthrax is one of the highest-ranking priority zoonotic diseases, based on a systematic assessment of epidemic potential and socioeconomic impact. Since 2018, anthrax outbreaks have been reported in new…
December 27- International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
The first-ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, held on 27 December 2020, was called for by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against…
Factors associated with severe pneumonia among children <5 years, Kasese District, Uganda, 2023
Summary
Background: An analysis of trends and spatial distribution of pneumonia hospital admissions among children <5 years in Uganda,2013–2021 indicated a high incidence of severe pneumonia in Kasese District. However, data on the…
December 12 – International Universal Health Coverage Day
On 12 December 2012, the UN General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC) – everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care – as a key…
December 01 – World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is marked annually on the 1st of December to call for standing in solidarity with the 38 million people living with HIV worldwide and we remember the millions who lost their lives to AIDS.
The day is also a reminder to…
November 19- World Remembrance Day for Road Victims
Road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of people aged 5-29 years killing almost 1.35 million people annually. The burden is disproportionately borne by pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, especially those living in…
November 18 to 24 – World Antimicrobial Awareness Week / World Antibiotics Awareness Week
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or drug resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe…
Measles outbreak propagated by visiting a health facility, in a refugee hosting community,…
Summary
Introduction: Measles outbreaks in refugee settlements are a public health concern due to the potential for rapid spread. Kiryandongo District, Uganda, has a large population of refugees and has experienced measles outbreaks…
November 12 – World Pneumonia Day
Pneumonia is a disease which impairs the air sacs of the lungs, called "alveoli”, resulting in the accumulation of fluid or pus in the air sacs, making breathing difficult.
According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), every…
The Role of Community Beliefs and Practices on the Spread of Ebola in Uganda, September 2022
Summary
Background: Traditional community beliefs and cultural practices can facilitate the spread of ebolaviruses during outbreaks. On September 20, 2022, Uganda declared a Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) outbreak after a case was confirmed in…