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UNIPH BULLETIN Articles Volume 6 Issue 3 July-Sept 2021

Rift Valley Fever Outbreak, Kiruhura District, Uganda, June 2021

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Summary Rift valley fever (RVF) is an endemic viral zoonosis in Uganda, where there are sporadic outbreaks. On May 14, 2021, a 19-year-old female from Kasaana village, Kiruhura District died; reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction…

Conferences

The 7th Uganda National Field Epidemiology Conference 2021 Abstract Book

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Dear Reader, The 7th Uganda National Field Epidemiology Conference was held on Friday 29th October 2021. Below is the abstract book for further reference. DOWNLOAD PDF

UNIPH BULLETIN Articles Volume 6 Issue 3 July-Sept 2021

Epidemiological assessment of COVID-19 cluster among attendees of a church activity, Omoro District,…

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Summary On 2 October 2020, a cluster of COVID-19 infections was reported in Omoro District in northern Uganda. Despite government directives banning public gatherings, many infected persons had reportedly attended a farewell party at…

FETP-Intermediate UNIPH

Uganda Launches the Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program

admin Sep 23, 2021

Uganda continues to face public health emergencies and training more field epidemiologists to manage these emergencies is vital. On 31st August 2021, Uganda officially launched the intermediate-level field epidemiology training…

UNIPH Bulletin Articles Volume 6 Issue 2

Trends of key surveillance performance indicators of acute flaccid paralysis: A descriptive analysis…

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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…

Events in Volume 6 Issue 2 April to June 2021

World Rabies Day September 28

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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,…

Events in Volume 6 Issue 2 April to June 2021

World Patient Safety Day

admin Jun 30, 2021

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…

UNIPH Bulletin Articles Volume 6 Issue 2

A cluster of COVID-19 at a formal workplace, Kampala Central, August 2020: description of cases and…

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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…

UNIPH Bulletin Articles Volume 6 Issue 2

COVID-19 cluster within health facilities in Abim District, October 2020

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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:…

UNIPH Bulletin Articles Volume 6 Issue 2

Rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen (SD Biosensor) test in comparison with Real Time (RT-PCR) for diagnosis of…

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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…

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