UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Summary  Background: In 2015, Uganda adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Tuberculosis (TB) prevention among PLHIV. Accordingly, the country has implemented several initiatives to scale up TB preventive therapy…

Summary Background: Cholera is endemic in Uganda with cases reported annually. On July 19, 2023, the Uganda Ministry of Health declared a cholera outbreak in Kayunga District following death of four family members within eight days and…

On 19th June every year marks the commemoration of the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The goal to increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and…

The commemoration of the World Blood Donor Day is meant to raise awareness about patients requiring lifelong transfusion support and emphasize the role every single person can play by donating blood. The objectives are to celebrate and…

Summary Background: On July 24, 2023 Uganda’s Ministry of Health confirmed a cholera outbreak on Sigulu Island, Namayingo District.  We investigated to determine its magnitude, identify possible exposures and recommend evidence-based…

On 22nd May, is World Preeclampsia Day and its commemoration is intended to raise awareness about this severe and dangerous pregnancy complication, to facilitate its timely detection and management. Preeclampsia is dangerous and…

Summary Background:  In Uganda, the rotavirus vaccine for children <5 years was introduced in 2018. By 2022, rotavirus as a cause of acute diarrhea among children had decreased by 40%. On August 10, 2023, the Uganda Ministry of Health…

On 17th May, countries celebrate the World Hypertension Day. It is intended to highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure and raising awareness about hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is defined as…

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…