Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2013 Statistical Abstract

The Statistical Abstract is an annual publication compiled by Uganda Bureau of Statistics, which provides the statistical summary on various socio-economic indicators for Uganda. Some figures in this edition may vary from those in the earlier editions due to the updates. Note that most of the 2012 a...

On the road to a Malaria-free Uganda - Second Universal Coverage Mosquito Net distribution Campaign offers hope to Uganda

This issue of the National Malaria Control Program newsletter is spiced up with a number of stories showing the LLIN 2017/2018 journey. Key among the stories is Nalweyiso��s story who envisages opening up a retail shop in her house as a result of savings from Malaria treatment. Nalweyiso is grateful...

Policy Brief on Enhancement of Coordination in the Uganda Public Service

This policy brief provides information on enhancement of coordination for effective and efficient implementation of public policies aimed at transformation of the lives of citizens. It is to improve horizontal and vertical partnership/ collaboration for coherent implementation of public policies. It...

Weekly Malaria Report - Epi Week 9 (26th Feb to 3rd Mar 2024)

National statistical report on the malaria events of Epi Week 7, 2024.

Outbreak Brief 92: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

The document titled Outbreak Brief 92: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern A...

Health Sector Newsletter

Greetings and a warm welcome to our very first issue of the Health Sector Newsletter! We couldn��t be more excited to have made it to this point. In this issue, we bring you updates on the infrastructural development, public health policies and programs, a closer insight into the Internationally acc...

COVID-19 guidance for educational settings

This guidance complements the Africa CDC Guidance for Community Physical Distancing, which includes further details on how to engage communities, implement physical distancing, and support organisations, and the Africa CDC Guidance for Community Use of Face Masks.

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) from a country perspective

This report describes the country-level experiences of applying for support from the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) in Tanzania, Mozambique, Ghana and Lesotho; as well as early implementation experiences in the first three countries. The aim of the initiative is to raise immuni...

Statistical Review of Progress to Inform the Mid-Term Review of the Uganda Health Sector Development Plan 2015/2016 - 2019/2020

HSDP 2015/2016-2019/2020 is an ambitious plan that aims for reaching all in Uganda with quality services, with a focus on control of infectious diseases and reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health. The IHP+ Joint Assessment of National Strategies (JANS) flagged the gap between ambition and...

Guinea Worm Brochure

Over 96% of all cases are from the Northern Region, with only five of Ghana’s ten regions reporting indigenous cases of Guinea worm disease during 2007. Four of these regions—namely, Ashanti, Upper West, Volta, and Brong-Ahafo—are set to break transmission during 2008.

Four other regions, n...

Ministry of Health, Monthly Executive Brief

This report provides a monthly update on key program indicators in the health sector. It provides an overview of; OPD attendance, admissions, top causes of mortality and morbidity, teenage pregnancy, Maternal & Perinatal deaths and public health events

COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update (05 January 2022)

The document titled COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (05 January 2022) offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, No...

Outbreak Brief 153: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

The document titled Outbreak Brief 153: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic offers a comprehensive insight into Surveillance and Disease Intelligence, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Norther...

Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin, week 6, 3rd -9th Feb 2020

This epidemiological bulletin serves to inform all stakeholders at district, national, and global levels on disease trends, public health surveillance and interventions undertaken in detecting, preventing and responding to public health events in the country on a weekly basis. In this issue, we brin...

Weekly epidemiological Bulletin week 50: 7th-13th Dec 2020

We are pleased to share our 50th weekly epidemiological bulletin for the year 2020. This epidemiological bulletin serves to inform all stakeholders at district, national, and global levels on disease trends, public health surveillance and interventions undertaken in detecting, preventing and respond...

Africa CDC Weekly Event Based Surveillance Report, March 2023

Eritrea is the only AU MS yet to start COVID-19 vaccination roll out. For Epi week 8 (20 – 26 February 2023), 2,311 new COVID-19 cases were reported, which is a 40% decrease in the number of new cases reported compared to the previous week (7). The Southern region accounted for 75% of the new COVID-...

Basic epidemiology 2nd edition

The essential role of epidemiology is to improve the health of populations. This textbook provides an introduction to the basic principles and methods of epidemiology. It is intended for a wide audience, and to be used as training material for professionals in the health and environment fields.

Annual Health Sector Performance Report Financial Year 2014/2015

The Annual Health Sector Performance Report for 2014/15 Financial Year provides analysis of health sector performance against set targets, goals and objectives for the Financial Year 2014/15 with a comparative analysis of the previous trends towards achieving the HSSIP 2010/11 - 2014/15 targets. Th...

Regional Guidelines on the Management of Severe Falciparum Malaria in Level II Hospitals

Malaria is the major cause of mortality and morbidity in the tropical and subtropical regions in the world. An estimated 300-500 million persons suffer from malaria every year and more than 1million die each year. Majority of these cases and deaths particularly those in children occur in Sub Saharan...

Saving Lives, Economies and Livelihoods in Africa

The document titled Saving Lives, Economies and Livelihoods in Africa offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Souther...