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  • Epidemiology
  • Global Health

Background:

  • The Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program (UPHFP) is a 2-year field epidemiology training program.
  • Fellows are integrated into Ministry of Health (MOH) programs, including the National Malaria Control Program.
  • The UPHFP receives support from the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically document the contributions of the UPHFP to malaria control programs in Uganda.
  • To describe UPHFP strategies that have advanced malaria control.
  • To share implementation challenges and opportunities for future programming.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive documentation of UPHFP activities from 2015 to 2022.
  • Categorization of 50 malaria-related projects led or supported by UPHFP.
  • Analysis of project types including surveillance, outbreak investigations, epidemiological studies, and policy development.

Main Results:

  • UPHFP led or supported 50 malaria projects, encompassing surveillance, outbreak investigations, epidemiological studies, quality improvement, policy briefs, and training.
  • These projects have informed policy decisions and improved malaria surveillance, coordination, and outbreak response.
  • A significant challenge identified is the program's vulnerability due to single-source funding.

Conclusions:

  • The UPHFP plays a critical role in Uganda's malaria control efforts.
  • The program enhances the epidemiologic workforce capacity and strengthens epidemiological surveillance.
  • Addressing funding challenges is crucial for the program's sustainability and continued impact.