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h-index: 20
Works: 165
Citations: 1,334

Most-cited papers

Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Sudan virus in Uganda, 2022: a descriptive epidemiological study
Zainah Kabami, A. Ario, J. Harris, Mackline Ninsiima +158 more
2024Lancet Global Health34 citations Open access
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Timeliness and completeness of weekly surveillance data reporting on epidemic prone diseases in Uganda, 2020–2021
H. T. Nansikombi, B. Kwesiga, F. L. Aceng, A. Ario +2 more
2023BMC Public Health27 citations Open access
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Increasing trends of antibiotic resistance in Uganda: analysis of the national antimicrobial resistance surveillance data, 2018–2021
S. Namubiru, R. Migisha, P. Okello, B. Simbwa +22 more
2024BMC Infectious Diseases21 citations Open access
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Evaluation of malaria outbreak detection methods, Uganda, 2022
M. G. Zalwango, J. F. Zalwango, D. Kadobera, L. Bulage +7 more
2024Malaria Journal16 citations Open access
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Trends and spatial distribution of neonatal sepsis, Uganda, 2016–2020
S. M. Migamba, E. Kisaakye, A. Komakech, Miriam Nakanwagi +7 more
2023BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth15 citations Open access
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Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022
A. Komakech, S. Whitmer, Jonathan Izudi, Charles Kizito +79 more
2024BMC Infectious Diseases13 citations Open access
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Understanding the delay in identifying Sudan Virus Disease: gaps in integrated disease surveillance and response and community-based surveillance to detect viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks in Uganda, September 2022
J. F. Zalwango, H. N. Naiga, E. Nsubuga, R. Akunzirwe +21 more
2024BMC Infectious Diseases13 citations Open access
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Timeliness and completeness of monthly disease surveillance data reporting, Uganda, 2020-2021
R. Zavuga, R. Migisha, D. Gonahasa, D. Kadobera +7 more
2023The Pan African Medical Journal12 citations Open access
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Cross border population movements across three East African states: Implications for disease surveillance and response
P. King, M. Wanyana, Harriet Mayinja, Brenda Nakafeero Simbwa +23 more
2024PLOS Global Public Health10 citations Open access
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Community dialogue meetings among district leaders improved their willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccines in Western Uganda, May 2021
E. Nsubuga, A. Fitzmaurice, A. Komakech, Tom Dias Odoi +6 more
2023BMC Public Health10 citations Open access
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Evaluation of response to a cholera outbreak in January 2024 using the 7–1–7 timeliness metrics: a case study of Elegu Point of Entry, Uganda
I. Ssemanda, Brian Kibwika, R. Namusoosa, B. Kwesiga +3 more
2024BMC Public Health9 citations Open access
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Stigma among ebola disease survivors in Mubende and Kassanda districts, Central Uganda, 2022
M. G. Zalwango, S. Paige, R. Migisha, Brenda Nakafeero Simbwa +16 more
2024medRxiv8 citations Open access
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Time to care and factors influencing appropriate Sudan Virus Disease care among case patients in Uganda, September to November 2022.
R. Akunzirwe, Simone Carter, B. Simbwa, M. Wanyana +31 more
2024International Journal of Infectious Diseases8 citations Open access
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Trends and geospatial distribution of stillbirths in Uganda, 2014–2020
Petranilla Nakamya, A. Komakech, S. M. Migamba, C. Biribawa +4 more
2024BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth7 citations Open access
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Performance and impact of contact tracing in the Sudan Virus Outbreak in Uganda, September 2022-January 2023.
M. Wanyana, R. Akunzirwe, P. King, Immaculate Atuhaire +19 more
2024International Journal of Infectious Diseases7 citations Open access
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Measles outbreak investigation in Kakumiro District, Uganda, February–May 2024
Emmanuel Okiror Okello, R. Migisha, Immaculate Ampaire, F. Nsubuga +6 more
2025Discover Public Health6 citations Open access
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Self-medication for malaria and associated factors in Kakumiro District, Uganda, August 2023: implications for malaria management and mortality prevention
M. G. Zalwango, R. Migisha, Bosco Agaba, L. Bulage +3 more
2025Malaria Journal6 citations Open access
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Evaluation of the sentinel yellow fever surveillance system in Uganda, 2017–2022: strengths and weaknesses
M. Wanyana, P. King, R. Migisha, B. Kwesiga +7 more
2024BMC Infectious Diseases6 citations Open access
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Group-based Education and monitoring program delivered by community health workers to improve control of high blood pressure in island districts of lake victoria, Uganda
Andrew Kwiringira, R. Migisha, L. Bulage, B. Kwesiga +6 more
2024BMC Primary Care6 citations Open access
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Effect of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on incidence of malaria among children under five years in Kotido and Moroto Districts, Uganda, 2021: time series analysis
Andrew Kwiringira, B. Kwesiga, R. Migisha, L. Bulage +5 more
2024Malaria Journal6 citations Open access
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Risk factors for death among children with severe malaria, Ivukula sub-county, Namutumba district, Eastern Uganda, september 2021–february 2022
M. G. Zalwango, B. Simbwa, Zainah Kabami, Peter Kawungezi +19 more
2024Malaria Journal6 citations Open access
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Anthrax outbreak linked to consumption and handling of meat from unexpectedly deceased cattle, Kyotera district, Uganda, June–December 2023
Lawrence Tumusiime, D. Kizza, Anthony Kiyimba, Esther Nabatta +6 more
2025One Health Outlook5 citations Open access
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Factors associated with severe pneumonia among children <5 years, Kasese District, Uganda: a case-control study, January–April 2023
M. Wanyana, R. Migisha, P. King, Abraham Kibaba Muhesi +4 more
2024Pneumonia5 citations Open access
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Rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation following rollout of point-of-care early infant diagnosis testing, Uganda, 2018–2021
S. M. Migamba, Tamara Nsubuga Nyombi, E. Nsubuga, Andrew Kwiringira +9 more
2024AIDS Research and Therapy5 citations Open access
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The Role of Community Beliefs and Practices on the Spread of Ebola in Uganda, September 2022
H. N. Naiga, J. F. Zalwango, B. Agaba, S. Kizito +19 more
2024Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health5 citations Open access
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Trends of Coverage of Mass Drug Administration, Population at Risk and Reported Cases of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths, Uganda, 2013–2023
B. Namara, B. Kwesiga, R. Migisha, L. Bulage +3 more
2025BMC Infectious Diseases4 citations Open access
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Use of the Chainchecker application: Uganda’s experience during the 2022 Sudan Virus Disease outbreak
R. Akunzirwe, S. Whitmer, Miles Stewart, J. Harris +13 more
2025PLOS Global Public Health4 citations Open access
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Strategies Utilized During Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak Response in Kampala City, Uganda, 2022 − 2023
Mackline Ninsiima, R. Migisha, Alex Ndyabakira, Elizabeth Katana +34 more
2025Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health4 citations Open access
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Assessment of capacity and performance of points of entry in detection of public health events, reporting and responding to public health emergencies, Uganda, July–September 2022
M. Wanyana, P. King, Harriet Mayinja, R. Migisha +5 more
2024Discover Health Systems4 citations Open access
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Effect of 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on trends of pneumococcal meningitis in children under five years, Uganda, 2003–2022
Y. Nuwamanya, I. Ampeire, M. Baganizi, R. Atugonza +7 more
2024BMC Infectious Diseases4 citations Open access
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Investigation of human tungiasis cases, Sheema District, Uganda, November 2021-February 2022
Sherry R Ahirirwe, R. Migisha, Patience Mwine, L. Bulage +3 more
2023The Pan African Medical Journal4 citations Open access
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Application of 7-1-7 framework in prototypical anthrax outbreak: Identifying missed opportunities for early detection in Southwestern Uganda, September 2024
H. Katumba, R. Migisha, C. Mutesi, B. Ainembabazi +20 more
2026IJID One Health3 citations Open access
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Risk factors for malaria-related mortality among children under five at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda, 2020–2024: A case-control study
P. Kwizera, R. Migisha, C. Mutesi, Gerald Rukundo +4 more
2026PLOS Global Public Health3 citations Open access
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Delayed patient isolation and associated factors during the mpox outbreak in Uganda, July-December 2024.
H. Katumba, R. Migisha, A. Komakech, D. Wenani +11 more
2025International Journal of Infectious Diseases3 citations Open access
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Spatial and temporal trends of cervical cancer, Uganda, 2012-2021: A descriptive analysis of surveillance data
Rose Nampeera, Miriam Nakanwagi, Edirisa Junior Nsubuga, L. Bulage +5 more
2024Journal of interventional epidemiology and public health3 citations Open access
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Sexual Gender-Based Violence among Adolescent Girls and Young Women during COVID-19 Pandemic, Mid-Eastern Uganda
Patience Mwine, B. Kwesiga, R. Migisha, Juliet Cheptoris +5 more
2023medRxiv3 citations Open access
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Stigma and associated factors among Mpox survivors in central Uganda, August 2024–January 2025
Joanita Nalwanga, R. Migisha, Ivan Lukabwe, S. Gidudu +11 more
2026Journal of interventional epidemiology and public health2 citations Open access
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Assessment of mpox severity and associated factors in Uganda, November 2024‒February 2025.
E. Mfitundinda, R. Migisha, J. Kobusingye, Emmanuel Okello +22 more
2026International Journal of Infectious Diseases2 citations Open access
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School-associated measles outbreak driven by vaccination gaps, sociocultural barriers, and delayed detection in Gomba District, Uganda 2025
S. Namasambi, R. Migisha, V. Kigongo, M. Nakabuye +8 more
2026Discover Public Health2 citations Open access
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of community health workers regarding Mpox in Mbarara City, Uganda, February 2025
P. Kwizera, R. Migisha, H. Katumba, C. Mutesi +10 more
2026Journal of interventional epidemiology and public health2 citations Open access
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Trends and distribution of birth asphyxia, Uganda, 2017-2020: a retrospective analysis of public health surveillance data
A. Komakech, F. L. Aceng, S. M. Migamba, Petranilla Nakamya +4 more
2025African Health Sciences2 citations Open access
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An outbreak of food poisoning likely caused by Bacillus cereus at a secondary school in Mukono District, Uganda, July 2023
B. Namara, I. Ssemanda, F. L. Aceng, Anthony Kiyimba +9 more
2025Scientific Reports2 citations Open access
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Long-term impact of 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine among children <5 years, Uganda, 2014–2021
M. Wanyana, R. Migisha, P. King, L. Bulage +4 more
2025PLOS Global Public Health2 citations Open access
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Investigation of a cross-border measles outbreak in Moroto District, northeastern Uganda, March–September, 2024
E. Mfitundinda, R. Migisha, A. Namusisi, D. Wenani +6 more
2025Discover Public Health2 citations Open access
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Assessment of healthcare worker resilience at the epicenter of the 2022 Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda: implications for future preparedness
R. Zavuga, Peter Kawungezi, B. Agaba, R. Migisha +7 more
2025BMC Psychology2 citations Open access
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Cholera outbreak associated with drinking contaminated lake shore water, Namayingo District, Uganda, July–August 2023
J. Rek, D. Orit, Susan Waako, B. Kwesiga +3 more
2025BMC Public Health2 citations Open access
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Cutaneous anthrax outbreak associated with use of cattle hides and handling carcasses, Amudat District, Uganda, 2023–2024
P. Kwizera, R. Migisha, H. Katumba, Esther Nabatta +5 more
2025PLoS ONE2 citations Open access
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Food poisoning outbreak caused by Aeromonas bacteria at a funeral in Buyengo Town Council, Jinja District, Uganda, February 2024
Y. Nuwamanya, I. Ssemanda, Dorothy Aanyu, Brian Kibwika +12 more
2025BMC Infectious Diseases2 citations Open access
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Application of 7-1-7 framework in prototypical anthrax outbreak: Identifying missed opportunities for early detection in Southwestern Uganda, September 2024
H. Katumba, R. Migisha, C. Mutesi, B. Ainembabazi +18 more
2025medRxiv2 citations Open access
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Rift Valley fever outbreak among animal handlers in Kinyogoga Village, Nakaseke District, Central Uganda: A case study
Mariam Komugisha, Brian Kibwika, B. Kwesiga, R. Migisha +8 more
2025PLOS Global Public Health2 citations Open access
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