UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

Uganda is at increased risk of polio outbreaks due to the political unrest in its neighbors, the porous nature of our borders, massive cross border movements and an influx of refugees especially in areas with low performance in routine…

The Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) is a science based government organization within the Ministry of Health (MoH) that serves as a focal point for the country’s leadership, expertise and coordina- tion to address public…

Summary Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) is a comprehensive strategy adopted in African region to improve surveillance. IDSR training is among core functions for strengthening disease surveillance and response. We…

Introduction On 27 April 2015, a measles outbreak was confirmed in Kamwenge District, Western Uganda. We conducted an investigation to identify risk factors for measles transmission, estimate vaccination coverage, determine vaccine…

Background On 6th Feb 2015 Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) notified Ministry of Health (MoH) of a strange illness in the Central Business District. The disease had reportedly affected more than 30 persons causing 5 deaths in a month.…

The PHFP is a two year, non-degree full-time pro- gram offered on a competitive basis to Ugandan nationals who seek to become leaders in public health practice. The PHFP will be offered in five tracks, namely: Field Epidemiology, Laboratory…

Summary On 14th May 2015, the Ugandan Ministry of Health (MOH) sent out a central team to support the local cholera response team in the Western District of Kasese. The cholera outbreak had lasted two months since confirmation of the index…

Summery This article presents achievements in the ongoing malaria control in Tororo District following universal distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide treated Nets (LLINs) and introduction of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS). We used…

On July 9 2015, the Director General, Ministry of Health, Dr. Aceng Ruth gave a press release confirming a malaria outbreak in Northern Uganda . The ten districts affected were: Nwoya, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Pader, Agago, Apac, Oyam…

The Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) is a science based government organization within the Ministry of Health (MoH) that serves as a focal point for the country’s leadership, expertise and coordination to address public…