UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Summary Background: In July 2025, an unusual febrile rash illness was reported among pupils at a primary school X in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA). We investigated to determine the cause and magnitude of the outbreak,…

Summary Background: In February 2026, Amolatar District in Northern Uganda reported a measles outbreak among children admitted into high-volume health facilities. We investigated to determine the magnitude of the outbreak, identify risk…

Summary Background: In April 2025, Mityana District in Central Uganda confirmed a measles outbreak. We investigated to determine the outbreak’s magnitude, identify risk factors for transmission, assess vaccine coverage (VC), and provide…

Summary  In April 2025, Mbarara City reported Uganda’s highest mpox attack rate of 142/100,000 population. There were reported high infection rates and delayed healthcare seeking, which contribute to prolonged transmission, increased…

Summary Background: Measles is a major cause of vaccine-preventable morbidity and mortality in children. On February 5, 2026, the Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of a measles outbreak among residents in Nwoya District. We…

Rabies remains a significant public health concern in many countries despite the availability of effective vaccines for both humans and animals. The global community will commemorate the world Rabies Day is on 28 September to raise…

World Patient Safety Day is observed annually on 17 September to raise awareness of patient safety and promote actions that reduce preventable harm in healthcare settings. The 2026 edition, under the theme "Safe care for noncommunicable…

Background Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) is implementing the Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program…

The Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Baylor Foundation Uganda (Baylor Uganda), Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…

Prof. Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario Otema, Director of the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH), has been awarded the inaugural 7-1-7 Research Award by the 7-1-7 Alliance, supported by Resolve to Save Lives. The award was presented…