UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Summary Background: In Uganda, anthrax is one of the highest-ranking priority zoonotic diseases, based on a systematic assessment of epidemic potential and socioeconomic impact. Since 2018, anthrax outbreaks have been reported in new…

The first-ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, held on 27 December 2020, was called for by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against…

Summary Background: An analysis of trends and spatial distribution of pneumonia hospital admissions among children <5 years in Uganda,2013–2021 indicated a high incidence of severe pneumonia in Kasese District. However, data on the…

On 12 December 2012, the UN General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC) – everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care – as a key…

World AIDS Day is marked annually on the 1st of December to call for standing in solidarity with the 38 million people living with HIV worldwide and we remember the millions who lost their lives to AIDS. The day is also a reminder to…

Road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of people aged 5-29 years killing almost 1.35 million people annually. The burden is disproportionately borne by pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, especially those living in…

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or drug resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe…

Summary  Introduction: Measles outbreaks in refugee settlements are a public health concern due to the potential for rapid spread. Kiryandongo District, Uganda, has a large population of refugees and has experienced measles outbreaks…

Pneumonia is a disease which impairs the air sacs of the lungs, called "alveoli”, resulting in the accumulation of fluid or pus in the air sacs, making breathing difficult. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), every…

Summary Background: Traditional community beliefs and cultural practices can facilitate the spread of ebolaviruses during outbreaks. On September 20, 2022, Uganda declared a Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) outbreak after a case was confirmed in…