Strengthening national preparedness against arboviruses in Uganda: Advancing health sector resilience to tackle future public health threats

A holistic strategy that combines enhanced surveillance and community engagement can yield measurable improvements in arboviral disease prevention and treatment.

Rapid urbanisation and climate variability in Uganda are creating ideal conditions for the proliferation of mosquito vectors of arboviral diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya. Malaria Consortium is advocating for a combined strategy of vigilant surveillance and proactive community participation, reflecting successful disease control models from other regions. Read our recommendations for arboviral preparedness in the advocacy brief.

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Country: Uganda

Keywords: Advocacy | Arboviruses | Data-informed decision-making | Policy development | Surveillance