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UNIPH Bulletin Articles Volume 8 Issue 2 April-June 2023
Gastrointestinal anthrax outbreak investigation, Ibanda District, Southwestern Uganda, August 2022
Summary
Background: Anthrax outbreaks associated with exposures to meat from cows that die suddenly are increasingly common in Uganda, with three outbreaks reported during January-July 2022. In Uganda, animals that die suddenly are…
An outbreak of scabies in a fishing community in Hoima District, Uganda, February−June, 2022
Summary
Background: Scabies is endemic in most tropical areas. On May 21, 2022, the Ugandan Ministry of Health was notified of >1,000 cases of scabies in Hoima District. We investigated to assess the scope of the outbreak and identify…
Cyanide poisoning investigation, Terego District, Uganda, February 2023
Cassava can contain high levels of cyanide which poses a serious health risk to people who consume it regularly without proper processing and preparation (2,3). Cassava cyanide poisoning is a major health concern in Uganda, where cassava is…
Importance of excess mortality surveillance during pandemics
Summary
What is known about this topic
Mortality surveillance is important for assessing population health status and to inform planning, resource allocation, and evaluation of public health interventions. Most low-income countries,…
World Rabies Day: September 28th
The global community will observe the World Rabies Day on September 28th; to raise awareness about the devastating impact of rabies, a preventable zoonotic commonly transmitted to humans through bites from infected dogs.
With millions of…
World suicide prevention day: September 10th
On September 10th, we will commemorate the world suicide prevention day, bringing attention to the importance of suicide; with the aim of raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting action to prevent loss of life.
This day serves…
Experience of an entrant on the Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Laboratory Leadership…
My Journey so far
The Laboratory Leadership Programme is a two-year part-time US CDC-funded public health fellowship program implemented by the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) at the MOH. The program which is the…
Cyanide poisoning investigation, Terego District, Uganda, February 2023
Cassava can contain high levels of cyanide which poses a serious health risk to people who consume it regularly without proper processing and preparation (2,3). Cassava cyanide poisoning is a major health concern in Uganda, where cassava is…
Trends and Distribution of Severe Malaria Cases, Uganda, 2017–2021: Analysis of Health Management…
Summary
Background: Malaria remains the largest contributor to morbidity and mortality among children <5 years in Uganda. We evaluated the trends and distribution of severe malaria from 2017–2021 to inform progress on current…
Cross Border Population Movement Patterns, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, November 2022
Summary
Background: The frequent population movement across the five East African Countries poses a risk of disease spread across the region. A clear understanding of population movement patterns is critical for informing cross-border…