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Current Uganda Public Health Bulletin: Volume 9 Issue 1
Food Poisoning Outbreak caused by Bacillus Cereus at a Secondary School in Mukono District, Uganda,…
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Introduction: Bacillus cereus is a foodborne bacterial pathogen that causes abdominal pain and diarrhoea; incubation is typically 4-16 hours. On July 20, 2023, the Ministry of Health was notified of a suspected food poisoning…
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Uptake and completion of tuberculosis preventive therapy among people living with HIV on…
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Background: In 2015, Uganda adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Tuberculosis (TB) prevention among PLHIV. Accordingly, the country has implemented several initiatives to scale up TB preventive therapy…
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Cholera outbreak associated with drinking contaminated river water in Kayunga District, Uganda,…
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Background: Cholera is endemic in Uganda with cases reported annually. On July 19, 2023, the Uganda Ministry of Health declared a cholera outbreak in Kayunga District following death of four family members within eight days and…
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Cholera outbreak associated with drinking contaminated lake shore water, Namayingo District, Uganda,…
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Background: On July 24, 2023 Uganda’s Ministry of Health confirmed a cholera outbreak on Sigulu Island, Namayingo District. We investigated to determine its magnitude, identify possible exposures and recommend evidence-based…
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Rotavirus outbreak linked to poor hygiene practices at a babies’ home in Mpigi District, Uganda,…
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Background: In Uganda, the rotavirus vaccine for children <5 years was introduced in 2018. By 2022, rotavirus as a cause of acute diarrhea among children had decreased by 40%. On August 10, 2023, the Uganda Ministry of Health…
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Outbreak of Rift Valley Fever among herdsmen linked to contact with body fluids of infected animals…
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Background: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral zoonosis which occurs sporadically in Uganda. On July 24, 2023, a 24-year-old male para-veterinarian from Kimotozi village, Nakaseke District presented to Mengo Hospital with a 5-day…
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Measles Outbreak in Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda, February–June 2023
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Background: Measles is the most common cause of vaccine preventable disease outbreaks in Uganda. On April 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health was notified of a measles outbreak in Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda. We investigated…
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Application of genomic sequencing in a disease outbreak investigation; A case of cholera in Kayunga…
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Background: On 19 July 2023, Uganda declared a Cholera outbreak in districts of Kayunga and Namayingo. We describe how we used genomic sequencing to ascertain the causative agents and drug resistance profile in this outbreak…
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Measles outbreak at a refugee settlement, Kiryandongo District, Uganda, July–October 2023
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Introduction: Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that mostly affects children. On 28 August 2023, the Ministry of Health was notified of an outbreak of measles in Kiryandongo, a refugee hosting district located in Western…
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Anthrax outbreaks in western Uganda: The role of illegal meat dealers in spreading the infection,…
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Background: From 2017–2022, Uganda experienced nineteen human anthrax outbreaks, all associated with handling or eating meat from cows found dead. Dealers in such meat (illegal meat dealers) may facilitate the spread of anthrax…
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Anthrax outbreak associated with consumption and handling of meat from suddenly dead cattle, Kabira…
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Background: In November 2023, a strange illness was reported in Kabira Sub-County Kyotera District, characterized by itching, rash, swelling, and skin lesions. Subsequent investigation confirmed the illness as anthrax. We…
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