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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…

admin Jun 30, 2021

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

admin Jun 30, 2021

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…

admin Jun 30, 2021

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

admin Jun 30, 2021

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…

admin Jun 30, 2021

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…

Events in Volume 6 Issue 2 April to June 2021

World Breast Feeding Week

admin Jun 30, 2021

Celebrated every first seven days of August each year, World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) represents a global celebration of breastfeeding efforts including breastfeeding promotion, support, education, research, progressive trends and…

UNIPH Bulletin Articles Volume 6 Issue 2

The state of ambient air pollution, Kampala City, January-May 2021

admin Jun 30, 2021

Authors: Alex Ndyabakira1,2*, Daniel Kadobera1, Lilian Bulage1, Daniel A. Okello2 1 Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Kampala, Uganda 2 Directorate of Public Health and Environment, Kampala Capital City Authority, Kampala, Uganda…

Events in Volume 6 Issue 2 April to June 2021

World Lung Cancer Awareness Day

admin Jun 30, 2021

Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. It is estimated that lung cancer accounts for nearly one in five cancer deaths globally.…

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