UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Summary Background: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral zoonosis which occurs sporadically in Uganda. On July 24, 2023, a 24-year-old male para-veterinarian from Kimotozi village, Nakaseke District presented to Mengo Hospital with a 5-day…

Summary Background: Measles is the most common cause of vaccine preventable disease outbreaks in Uganda. On April 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health was notified of a measles outbreak in Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda. We investigated…

Summary Background: On 19 July 2023, Uganda declared a Cholera outbreak in districts of Kayunga and Namayingo. We describe how we used genomic sequencing to ascertain the causative agents and drug resistance profile in this outbreak…

Every year, 1st Tuesday of May, countries commemorate the World Asthma to raise awareness of Asthma in their communities. The theme of this year’s World Asthma Day celebration is “Asthma Education Empowers”. Emphasis will be put on the…

Summary Introduction: Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that mostly affects children. On 28 August 2023, the Ministry of Health was notified of an outbreak of measles in Kiryandongo, a refugee hosting district located in Western…

On 25th April, every year was designated by World Health Organization Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007. The commemoration is intended to raise community awareness and highlight the need for continued investment and…

Summary Background: From 2017–2022, Uganda experienced nineteen human anthrax outbreaks, all associated with handling or eating meat from cows found dead. Dealers in such meat (illegal meat dealers) may facilitate the spread of anthrax…

The World Health Organization designated 24th to 30th April, every year as the World Immunization week. The goal is for more children, adults, and their communities to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases, thus living healthier…

Every year on April 17, the world commemorates the World Hemophilia Day. The theme of the event this year is “Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders”. Hemophilia is usually an inherited bleeding disorder in which…

Summary Background: In November 2023, a strange illness was reported in Kabira Sub-County Kyotera District, characterized by itching, rash, swelling, and skin lesions. Subsequent investigation confirmed the illness as anthrax. We…