UPHB Articles Volume 10 Issue 1 Jan-Mar-2025

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…

Summary Background: In 2021, Uganda adopted the 7-1-7 framework which stipulates outbreak detection in 7 days, notification in 1 day, and completion of early response actions in 7 days. We used the 7-1-7 approach to assess response…