UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

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…

Summary Uganda is one of the countries with highest rates of meningitis and the risk of incidence is attributable to the fact that it lies within the extended meningitis belt of Sub-Saharan Africa. The most susceptible regions include West…

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…

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

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…

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…