UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Summary Background: Uganda has reported multiple mpox outbreaks, including in Mbarara City, a densely populated urban center in western Uganda. The first mpox case in Mbarara was confirmed in October 2024. By February 2025, the city had…

Summary Background: Vaccination is one of the key outbreak countermeasures against mpox. However, it is challenged by vaccine hesitancy. Not only are healthcare workers one of the most at-risk populations prioritized for vaccination, they…

World Lung Cancer Day, held annually on August 1, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer, its impact, and the importance of prevention, early detection, and advanced treatments. Established in 2012 by the…

Summary Background: Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) use contributes to a total health burden of 14% among adolescents, potentially impacting their cognitive development, academic performance, and mental health. We assessed the knowledge,…

World Hepatitis Day, observed every year on 28 July, raises global awareness of viral hepatitis and promotes prevention, testing, treatment, and vaccination. The date commemorates the birth of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the…

Summary Background: In August 2024, the Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of three laboratory-confirmed yellow fever cases in Kibuku District. We estimated the outbreak scope, characterized cases, assessed transmission risk factors,…

Following re-emergent mpox outbreaks in Uganda during 2024–2025, a rapid assessment was conducted in Kiryandongo District and Hoima City in April 2025. The team reviewed medical records at high-burden facilities including Kiryandongo…

In April 2025, Masaka City was declared a mpox hotspot following a surge in confirmed cases from 105 in February to 125 in March. A field investigation was launched to determine outbreak magnitude, risk factors, and guide response. The…

Summary Background: On July 24, 2024, Uganda's Ministry of Health confirmed an mpox outbreak, which spread nationwide, with 377 confirmed cases by November 1, 2024. Assessment for severity was suboptimal, yet it is useful for identifying…