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B. Kwesiga

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Open access Sep 2026

Mpox outbreak associated with multiple sexual partnerships and HIV coinfection in Masaka District, Uganda, February-April 2025

Highlights • Mpox outbreak in south-central Uganda mainly affected young adults (25-34 years).• Human immunodeficiency virus infection is strongly associated with mpox infection (adjusted odds ratio 5.4).• Having multiple sexual partners increased the odds of mpox infection (adjusted odds ratio 7.3).• Close contact wit...

G. Abbo, R. Migisha, Emmanuel Okello et al. · 0 citations
Open access Oct 2026

Caregivers’ willingness and factors influencing uptake of the malaria vaccine among under-five children at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda

Uganda ranks third with the highest malaria cases globally, highlighting limitations in existing prevention efforts. Malaria vaccination is a key promising strategy to reduce both morbidity and severity among children under 5 (U5) years. In April 2025, Uganda introduced a four-dose R21 malaria vaccine for U5s. We asses...

A. Namusisi, R. Migisha, D. Kizza et al. · 0 citations
Open access Aug 2026

Epidemiology of Sudan Ebolavirus Disease Cases in Uganda, January-April, 2025.

The SVD outbreak in Uganda during January-April, 2025 had a low CFR and a low Rt, possibly due to early detection and swift identification, quarantine, and close monitoring of contacts.

E. Mfitundinda, D. Wenani, H. Katumba et al. · 0 citations
Open access Aug 2026

Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol and other drug use among secondary school student leaders in Uganda, 2024

Alcohol and other drug use among student leaders was high, with nearly one-fifth reporting current use, and school-based prevention efforts should focus on strengthening oversight in private schools and enhancing parental engagement across all class levels.

C. Mutesi, B. Mutamba, K. Kalani et al. · 0 citations
Review Open access Aug 2026

Operational drivers of measles outbreaks in Uganda: a multi-district outbreak causality analysis, July 2025- March 2026

Strengthening routine MR1 and MR2 delivery, targeted catch-up vaccination, community-linked surveillance, and pre-positioned district response plans with clear activation triggers will be critical to closing immunity gaps and accelerating measles elimination in Uganda.

S. Namasambi, R. Migisha, C. Ankunda et al. · 0 citations
Open access Jul 2026

School-associated measles outbreak driven by vaccination gaps, sociocultural barriers, and delayed detection in Gomba District, Uganda 2025

This outbreak was driven by suboptimal vaccination coverage, school-based transmission, and delayed detection, and revealed male-dominated decision-making, vaccine mistrust, and cultural framing of measles as a self-resolving illness as vaccination barriers.

S. Namasambi, R. Migisha, V. Kigongo et al. · 0 citations

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