UNIPH Bulletin Articles Volume 7 Issue 3 July-Sept 2022

Summary Background: In 2017, Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was rolled out by the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) for high-risk populations at substantial risk of HIV infection (HRPs). In this strategy, HIV-negative individuals are…

Summary Background: Tuberculosis case notification and outcomes monitoring are critical for TB control but can both be disturbed by interruptions to normal health system functioning. The first major wave of COVID-19 in Uganda occurred…

Summary Background: No formal surveillance system exists in Uganda for tungiasis, and outbreaks are frequently reported through media. On 27 January 2022, a news alert reported a jiggers’ outbreak in Sheema District, Southwestern Uganda.…

Summary Background: Identifying and treating high blood pressure is critical to preventing a wide range of health problems; however, communities with poor access to healthcare may be unaware of their hypertension. While use of community…

Summary Background: Tracking of adverse events following vaccination is important for evaluating vaccine safety. During March 2021, Uganda began COVID-19 vaccination using the Astra-Zeneca vaccine targeting teachers, health workers,…

Summary Background: Anthrax is a priority zoonotic disease in Uganda. Despite health education about the risks of anthrax from eating meat from carcasses, some districts in Uganda, including Kazo District, experience repeated anthrax…