UNIPH - Uganda National Institute of Public Health

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…

Background Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) is implementing the Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program…

The Ministry of Health (MoH) in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Baylor Foundation Uganda (Baylor Uganda), Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…

Summary Background: On 6 October 2024, the Ministry of Health (MoH) Uganda was notified of an Mpox outbreak in Masindi Prison. Given the high-risk nature of correctional facilities, where overcrowding and limited healthcare access…

Summary Background: On November 9, 2024, 1 year and 8 months old female twins residing at Sowe Island in Mukono District tested positive for mpox. Additionally, many other people presented with similar signs and symptoms at the island. We…

Summary Background: On August 2, 2024, Ministry of Health reported two confirmed cases of mpox in Kasese District and the disease has continued to spread to other districts including Mayuge, with a cumulative count of 5 confirmed cases and…