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UPHB Articles Volume 11 Issue 2 April-June 2026
Enhanced detection of submicroscopic malaria using qPCR during an outbreak in central Uganda:…
Summary
Background: In August 2025, Mubende District, Uganda, reported a cluster of unexplained childhood deaths with fever, vomiting, and rapid progression was reported to the Ministry of Health Uganda. We conducted a tiered laboratory…
Evaluation of the Laboratory Pillar Response during the Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak in Uganda,…
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Background: Following the containment of the 2025 Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) outbreak in Uganda, the Ministry of Health conducted an After-Action Review (AAR) to document lessons across multiple response pillars as required by the…
Chickenpox outbreak fueled by lack of vaccination and congestion among pupils in school X, Kampala…
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Background: In July 2025, an unusual febrile rash illness was reported among pupils at a primary school X in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA). We investigated to determine the cause and magnitude of the outbreak,…
Measles outbreak linked to burial gatherings and household crowding in Amolatar District, Uganda,…
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Background: In February 2026, Amolatar District in Northern Uganda reported a measles outbreak among children admitted into high-volume health facilities. We investigated to determine the magnitude of the outbreak, identify risk…
Measles outbreak propagated by poor isolation practices in schools and health facilities, Mityana…
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Background: In April 2025, Mityana District in Central Uganda confirmed a measles outbreak. We investigated to determine the outbreak’s magnitude, identify risk factors for transmission, assess vaccine coverage (VC), and provide…
Factors associated with delayed care seeking among mpox cases in Mbarara City, Uganda, October…
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In April 2025, Mbarara City reported Uganda’s highest mpox attack rate of 142/100,000 population. There were reported high infection rates and delayed healthcare seeking, which contribute to prolonged transmission, increased…
Investigation of a cross-district measles outbreak in Nwoya District, Uganda, December,…
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Background: Measles is a major cause of vaccine-preventable morbidity and mortality in children. On February 5, 2026, the Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of a measles outbreak among residents in Nwoya District. We…