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  • Tropical Medicine
  • Parasitology

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  • Sleeping sickness, a devastating parasitic disease, poses significant public health challenges in tropical regions.
  • Uganda has been historically affected by sleeping sickness, necessitating focused research and intervention.

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  • To present an overview of sleeping sickness in Uganda.
  • To disseminate findings from the Royal Society's Sleeping Sickness Commission.

Main Methods:

  • The presentation was based on Report No. VI from the Sleeping Sickness Commission of the Royal Society.
  • Lantern slides were utilized to illustrate key aspects of the address.

Main Results:

  • The address detailed the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of sleeping sickness in Uganda.
  • Visual aids enhanced the understanding of the disease's impact and characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Captain Greig's address provided valuable insights into sleeping sickness in Uganda.
  • The presentation underscored the importance of ongoing research and awareness for this neglected tropical disease.