UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Summary  Background: Scabies is endemic in most tropical areas. On May 21, 2022, the Ugandan Ministry of Health was notified of >1,000 cases of scabies in Hoima District. We investigated to assess the scope of the outbreak and identify…

Cassava can contain high levels of cyanide which poses a serious health risk to people who consume it regularly without proper processing and preparation (2,3). Cassava cyanide poisoning is a major health concern in Uganda, where cassava is…

Summary What is known about this topic Mortality surveillance is important for assessing population health status and to inform planning, resource allocation, and evaluation of public health interventions. Most low-income countries,…

The global community will observe the World Rabies Day on September 28th; to raise awareness about the devastating impact of rabies, a preventable zoonotic commonly transmitted to humans through bites from infected dogs. With millions of…

On September 10th, we will commemorate the world suicide prevention day, bringing attention to the importance of suicide; with the aim of raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting action to prevent loss of life. This day serves…

My Journey so far The Laboratory Leadership Programme is a two-year part-time US CDC-funded public health fellowship program implemented by the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) at the MOH. The program which is the…

Cassava can contain high levels of cyanide which poses a serious health risk to people who consume it regularly without proper processing and preparation (2,3). Cassava cyanide poisoning is a major health concern in Uganda, where cassava is…

Summary Background: Malaria remains the largest contributor to morbidity and mortality among children <5 years in Uganda. We evaluated the trends and distribution of severe malaria from 2017–2021 to inform progress on current…

Summary Background: The frequent population movement across the five East African Countries poses a risk of disease spread across the region. A clear understanding of population movement patterns is critical for informing cross-border…

Summary Background: Yellow fever re-emerged in Uganda in 2010, after 40 years with four outbreaks reported since 2016. There is limited evidence of the current surveillance system’s capacity for the timely detection and accurate…