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Volume 6
Ownership and Use of Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets and Factors Associated, Immediately after a Mass…
Summary
Background: Uganda conducted its third mass Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Nets (LLIN) distribution campaign in 2021. The target of the campaign was to ensure that 100% households own at least 1 LLIN per 2 persons, and to achieve…
Events in Volume 6 Issue 4 Oct-Dec 2021
Summary
The numerous international days, weeks and months are observed globally in the field of health to raise awareness of specific health matters of public health concern.
The following global and national health awareness days will…
Dying Rabid: Adopting Compulsory Mass Dog Vaccination to Reduce Human Deaths From Dog Rabies in…
KEY MESSAGES
Globally canine rabies causes approximately 59,000 human deaths per year.
An average of 14,865 dog bites and 36 rabies deaths were registered annually in Uganda from 2015-2020.
Over 90% of the rabies cases are…
The magic bullet: Using Interpersonal Communication to Increase Consistent Bed Net Use in Uganda:…
Key Messages
Uganda has the 3rd highest malaria burden globally and contributes 3% of total malaria cases in the world.
59% of people consistently use bed nets compared to the Ministry of Health target of 90%.
Currently, Uganda…
Trends of key surveillance performance indicators of acute flaccid paralysis: A descriptive analysis…
Authors: Bob O. Amodan1, 2*, Annet Kisakye3, Daniel Kadobera1, Alfred Driwale2,Alex R. Ario1, 2
Affiliations: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Kampala, Uganda; 2Ministry of Health Uganda, Kampala, Uganda; 3World…
World Rabies Day September 28
It is celebrated on 28th September annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention and elimination globally. This year’s World Rabies Day theme is: “Rabies: Facts, not Fear”.
The theme is intended to call upon all people,…
World Patient Safety Day
World Patient Safety Day calls for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety.
The Day brings together patients, families, caregivers, communities, health workers, health…
A cluster of COVID-19 at a formal workplace, Kampala Central, August 2020: description of cases and…
Authors: Elizabeth Katana1,2*, Alex Ndyabakira1,2, Daniel Kadobera1, Daniel A. Okello2
Affiliations: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Programme, Kampala, Uganda
2Directorate of Public Health and Environment, Kampala Capital City…
COVID-19 cluster within health facilities in Abim District, October 2020
Authors: Immaculate Akusekera1*, Bob Amodan1, Peter Oumo1, Benon Kwesiga1, Lilian Bulage 1, Ario Alex1
Affiliations: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda
*Corresponding author:…
Rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen (SD Biosensor) test in comparison with Real Time (RT-PCR) for diagnosis of…
Authors: Ignatius Wadunde1*, Geoffrey Amanya1, Daniel Kadobera1, Lilian Bulage 1, Julie R. Harris2, and Alex Riolexus Ario1,3
Affiliations: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Kampala, Uganda, 2US Centres for Disease Control and…