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View article: Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety among mpox survivors in central Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety among mpox survivors in central Uganda: a cross-sectional study Open
Background: Uganda declared a monkeypox (mpox) outbreak on July 24, 2024; by the year’s end, 1,353 cases had been reported in 55 districts, two-thirds of them in the Kampala Metropolitan Area (KMA). Epidemics, including mpox have negative …
View article: Scaling Up and Enhancing the Functionality of the Electronic Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response System in Uganda, 2020-2022: Description of the Journey, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Scaling Up and Enhancing the Functionality of the Electronic Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response System in Uganda, 2020-2022: Description of the Journey, Challenges, and Lessons Learned Open
In 2017, Uganda implemented an electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System (eIDSR) to improve data completeness and reporting timelines. However, the eIDSR system had limited functionality and was implemented on a small …
View article: Spatial and temporal trends of cervical cancer, Uganda, 2012-2021: A descriptive analysis of surveillance data
Spatial and temporal trends of cervical cancer, Uganda, 2012-2021: A descriptive analysis of surveillance data Open
Introduction: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Uganda. The Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH) has adopted a number of strategies to address the burden of cervical cancer, including cervical cancer s…
View article: Enhancing functionality and scaling up of the electronic Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response system in Uganda, 2020-2023: Description of the journey, challenges, and lessons learned (Preprint)
Enhancing functionality and scaling up of the electronic Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response system in Uganda, 2020-2023: Description of the journey, challenges, and lessons learned (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND In 2017, Uganda implemented an electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System (eIDSR) to improve data completeness and reporting timelines. However, the eIDSR system had limited functionality and was implemented…
View article: Ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets three months after a mass distribution campaign in Uganda, 2021
Ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets three months after a mass distribution campaign in Uganda, 2021 Open
View article: The potential distribution of Bacillus anthracis suitability across Uganda using INLA
The potential distribution of Bacillus anthracis suitability across Uganda using INLA Open
View article: Malaria outbreak facilitated by increased mosquito breeding sites near houses and cessation of indoor residual spraying, Kole district, Uganda, January-June 2019
Malaria outbreak facilitated by increased mosquito breeding sites near houses and cessation of indoor residual spraying, Kole district, Uganda, January-June 2019 Open
View article: Investigation of possible preventable causes of COVID-19 deaths in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda, 2020–2021
Investigation of possible preventable causes of COVID-19 deaths in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda, 2020–2021 Open
View article: Ownership and Use of Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets Three Months after a Mass Distribution Campaign in Uganda, 2021
Ownership and Use of Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets Three Months after a Mass Distribution Campaign in Uganda, 2021 Open
Background: Uganda conducted its third mass Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Net ( LLIN) distribution campaign in 2021. The target of the campaign was to ensure that 100% of households own at least 1 LLIN per 2 persons and to achieve 85% u…
View article: Cutaneous anthrax outbreak associated with handling dead animals, Rhino Camp sub-county: Arua District, Uganda, January–May 2018
Cutaneous anthrax outbreak associated with handling dead animals, Rhino Camp sub-county: Arua District, Uganda, January–May 2018 Open
View article: Cutaneous Anthrax Outbreak Associated with Handling Dead Animals, Rhino Camp Sub-county: Arua District, Uganda, January-May 2018
Cutaneous Anthrax Outbreak Associated with Handling Dead Animals, Rhino Camp Sub-county: Arua District, Uganda, January-May 2018 Open
Background: On the 9 February 2018, Arua District notified Uganda Ministry of Health of a confirmed anthrax outbreak among humans in Rhino Camp sub-county. About 9 persons fell ill after reported contact with livestock that died suddenly. …
View article: A prolonged cholera outbreak caused by drinking contaminated stream water, Kyangwali refugee settlement, Hoima District, Western Uganda: 2018
A prolonged cholera outbreak caused by drinking contaminated stream water, Kyangwali refugee settlement, Hoima District, Western Uganda: 2018 Open
Background On 23 February 2018, the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) declared a cholera outbreak affecting more than 60 persons in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We investigat…
View article: Cutaneous Anthrax Outbreak Associated with Handling Dead Animals, Rhino Camp Sub-county: Arua District, Uganda, January-May2018
Cutaneous Anthrax Outbreak Associated with Handling Dead Animals, Rhino Camp Sub-county: Arua District, Uganda, January-May2018 Open
Background : On the 9 February 2018, Arua District notified Uganda Ministry of Health of a confirmed anthrax outbreak among humans in Rhino Camp sub-county. Many persons fell ill after reported contact with livestock that died suddenly. We…
View article: A prolonged cholera outbreak caused by drinking contaminated stream water, Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, Western Uganda: 2018
A prolonged cholera outbreak caused by drinking contaminated stream water, Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, Western Uganda: 2018 Open
Background: On 23 February 2018, the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) declared a cholera outbreak affecting more than 60 persons in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We investiga…
View article: A Prolonged Cholera Outbreak Caused by Drinking Contaminated Water from a Stream, Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, Western Uganda: February-May 2018
A Prolonged Cholera Outbreak Caused by Drinking Contaminated Water from a Stream, Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, Western Uganda: February-May 2018 Open
Background: On 23 February 2018, the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) declared a cholera outbreak affecting more than 60 persons in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We investiga…
View article: Cutaneous Anthrax Outbreak Associated with Handling Dead Animals, Rhino Camp Sub-county: Arua District, Uganda, January-May 2018
Cutaneous Anthrax Outbreak Associated with Handling Dead Animals, Rhino Camp Sub-county: Arua District, Uganda, January-May 2018 Open
Background On the 9 February 2018, Arua District notified Uganda Ministry of Health of a confirmed anthrax outbreak among humans in Rhino Camp sub-county. Many persons fell ill after reported contact with livestock that died suddenly. We i…
View article: A Prolonged Cholera Outbreak Caused by Drinking Contaminated Water from a Stream, Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, Western Uganda: February-May 2018
A Prolonged Cholera Outbreak Caused by Drinking Contaminated Water from a Stream, Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, Western Uganda: February-May 2018 Open
Background: On 23 February 2018, the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) declared a cholera outbreak affecting more than 60 persons in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Hoima District, bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We investiga…
View article: Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness Assessment and Risk Mapping in Uganda, August-September 2018
Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness Assessment and Risk Mapping in Uganda, August-September 2018 Open
Uganda's proximity to the tenth Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) presents a high risk of cross-border EVD transmission. Uganda conducted preparedness and risk-mapping activities to strengthen…
View article: Uganda’s experience in Ebola virus disease outbreak preparedness, 2018–2019
Uganda’s experience in Ebola virus disease outbreak preparedness, 2018–2019 Open
View article: Anthrax Outbreaks among Domestic Ruminants Associated with Butchering Infected Livestock and Improper Carcass Disposal in Three Districts of Uganda, 2016-2018
Anthrax Outbreaks among Domestic Ruminants Associated with Butchering Infected Livestock and Improper Carcass Disposal in Three Districts of Uganda, 2016-2018 Open
Background During January 2017-December 2018, multiple human anthrax outbreaks in Arua, Kween, and Kiruhura districts, Uganda were caused by exposure to domestic ruminants that died of anthrax. We investigated to determine the scope of ant…