How Uganda Reversed Its HIV Epidemic

Detecting Epidemic Malaria, Uganda

To the Editor: In the fi eld of malaria epidemic early warning, there exists an unfortunate but frequently accurate perception that health systems in many affected countries learn of epidemics by way of the popular press rather than through formal disease surveillance systems. Malaria epidemics are often easily recognized (albeit too late) by laypersons (1), but most routine disease surveillanc...

Hepatitis E Epidemic, Uganda

In October 2007, an epidemic of hepatitis E was suspected in Kitgum District of northern Uganda where no previous epidemics had been documented. This outbreak has progressed to become one of the largest hepatitis E outbreaks in the world. By June 2009, the epidemic had caused illness in >10,196 persons and 160 deaths.

How have Zambian businesses reacted to the HIV epidemic?

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of HIV on businesses in Zambia and to assess attitudes towards HIV and HIV education in the workplace. METHODS The personnel managers of 33 companies with a total workforce of 10,204 in Lusaka and in towns in the Copperbelt were visited by two members of the study team. The study was discussed and a questionnaire about the impact of HIV on their company was e...

The Hiv/aids Epidemic and Its Social and Economic Implications

Has the HIV/AIDS epidemic changed sexual behaviour of high risk groups in Uganda?

BACKGROUND Uganda, was the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to reverse its HIV/AIDS epidemic. Long distance drivers, prostitutes and barmaids have been identified as the groups that engage in risky sex, which promotes HIV transmission in Uganda and other countries across the continent. This paper investigates whether and why there were changes of sexual behaviour and practices among five ris...