UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Improving national measles vaccination coverage among children under five in Uganda

Authors: Geoffrey Amanya*, Richard Migisha, Esther Kisakye

Authors: Job Morukileng*, Patricia Thiwe, Peter Oumo

Summary Background: Uganda conducted its third mass Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Nets (LLIN) distribution campaign in 2021. The target of the campaign was to ensure that 100% households own at least 1 LLIN per 2 persons, and to achieve…

Summary The numerous international days, weeks and months are observed globally in the field of health to raise awareness of specific health matters of public health concern. The following global and national health awareness days will…

KEY MESSAGES Globally canine rabies causes approximately 59,000 human deaths per year. An average of 14,865 dog bites and 36 rabies deaths were registered annually in Uganda from 2015-2020. Over 90% of the rabies cases are…

Key Messages Uganda has the 3rd highest malaria burden globally and contributes 3% of total malaria cases in the world. 59% of people consistently use bed nets compared to the Ministry of Health target of 90%. Currently, Uganda…

Since its inception in 2015, the field epidemiology training program has contributed immensely to the strengthening of Global Health Security through Africa’s first absolute post-master’s program. The program, which is funded by the U.S…

Summary In Uganda, malaria is endemic in approximately 95% of the country, affecting over 90% of the population with up to 20% of all hospital deaths. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional analysis of surveillance data (2015-2019) for…

Summary The numerous international days, weeks and months are observed globally in the field of health to raise awareness of specific health matters of public health concern. The following national and global health awareness days will…