Anthrax outbreak, Amudat District: From 11th June 2024
MoH outbreak notification was on the 25th March 2024. Investigations commenced on 11th June 2024 and active case finding was on-going as of 12th June 2024.
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Measles outbreaks, Terego and Kakumiro districts: 27th- 31st May 2024
PHFP fellows responded to measles outbreaks in Leju Town council, Terego District and 6 sub-counties in Kakumiro District, namely: Kisengwe, Kasambya, Kakumiro Town council, Katikara, Bwanswa, Mwitanzigye. Over 150 suspected cases, 4…
Cholera outbreak, Kasensero Town council, Kyotera District: 8th- 17th May 2024
The outbreak was confirmed on 26th April 2024 by the Ministry of Health, and the investigation occurred during 8th to 17th May 2024 where 64 suspected,18 confirmed and 2 deaths were registered.
The outbreak was caused by drinking…
World Rabies Day- 28th September
On 28th September every year, we observe the World Rabies Day to raise awareness of the consequences of human and animal rabies and how to prevent it.
Rabies disease is transmitted to humans from animal bites.
Rabies disease claims…
World Patient Safety day- 17th September
On 17th September every year, we commemorate the World Patient Safety day with a theme.
This year, 2024 the theme is “Improving diagnosis for patient safety” to highlight the critical importance of correct and timely diagnosis in…
World Suicide Prevention Day-10th September
On 10th September every year, the World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and World Health Organization, to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be…
World Breastfeeding week 01 Aug – 07 August
Every year from 1st – 7th August, we globally celebrate the World Breastfeeding week, with different themes each year.
The theme for breastfeeding this year is to close the gap and support breast feeding for all mothers.
This is aimed…
World Hepatitis B disease day – 28th July
On 28th July every year, we commemorate the World Hepatitis B disease day, to raise its awareness among people in the world, and ultimately adopt the prevention mechanisms.
Globally, over 90% of people are not aware they have a Hepatitis…
World Population day -11th July
The World Population day is observed on 11th July every year to raise awareness of global population issues.
The world population is estimated at 9.8 billion by 2050.
Furthermore, population rise is associated with increased conflicts,…
Pre-exposure prophylaxis initiation and its associated factors among Adolescent Girls and Young…
Summary
Background: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15-24 years are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for 28% of new HIV infections in Uganda. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective in reducing…