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UPHB Articles Volume 10 Issue 1 Jan-Mar-2025
Trends and distribution of acute flaccid paralysis cases and their outcomes among children below 15…
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…
Rapid containment of an Mpox outbreak, Uganda, Masindi Prison, June-October 2024
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…
Mpox outbreak investigation at Sowe Island, Mukono District, Uganda, August–November 2024
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…
Epidemiological characteristics and transmission dynamics of the first 66 confirmed mpox cases,…
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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…
Knowledge attitude and practices toward mpox among healthcare workers in Kasese and Mayuge…
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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…
World Sickle Cell Anemia Day : June 19, 2025
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…
World Asthma Day June 5, 2025
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…
World Preeclampsia Day May 22, 2025
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.
World Hypertension Day May 17, 2025
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…
World Immunization Day April 24 – 30, 2025
Overview: The last week of April is celebrated as World Immunization Week. To promote the use of vaccines for protection of society from preventable diseases.