Description of the situation Since the outbreak declaration on 20 September, a total of 141 confirmed cases and 55 confirmed deaths (CFR 39%) from Ebola disease caused by the Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV) have been reported by the Uganda Ministry of Health as of 21 November. In addition, 22 probable cases (all are deaths) have been reported since…
Vital data is missing from data collected at birth and death in Uganda. Births are also being registered much later than the recommended time set by the United Nations. In accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNICEF seeks to fulfil the promise of universal birth registration, and a legal identity for every child, by…
I checked in my elderly patient at Mengo hospital at about 1.00pm. The patient was female, elderly and preferred that hospital. I left the hospital at about 9.00 pm in the night after she was admitted and tucked into bed. Her wish was granted. Glad to be treated from Mengo hospital. A week later she…
It has become clear that the AIDS Trust Fund may never become implemented inspire of government assures that they are working on it. HIV/AIDS activists in the Kigezi sub-region are questioning why the government has failed to expedite its implementation. Parliament enacted the HIV Prevention and Control Act in 2014. The law was operationalized in…