ArticleBMC infectious diseases2025
Spatio-temporal trends, distribution and prediction of tuberculosis incidence in Uganda (2020-2025).
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- Profiling the disease burden in Teso subregion during community-based medical education and research services at Soroti University: a prospective study protocol.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundTuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge in Uganda. As countries strive toward the End TB targets – a 90% reduction in TB deaths and an 80% reduction in TB incidence by 2030, timely data-driven insights are critical for guiding effective responses, particularly in the post-COVID-19 context.
methodsThis study analysed district-level TB case notification data from January 2020 to February 2025, sourced from the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme (NTLP). We applied temporal trend analysis, spatial autocorrelation, hotspot and emerging hotspot detection, and forest-based space-time forecasting to assess past patterns and project incidence through February 2026.
resultsTB notifications increased sharply from 29,640 cases in 2020 to 72,768 in 2024, with case notification rates rising from 71.3 to 158.5 per 100,000 population. Spatial analysis revealed persistent clustering in northeastern Uganda (notably Moroto and Nakapiripirit), districts bordering Lake Victoria (e.g., Mukono, Buikwe, Buvuma), and emerging clusters in oil-rich Lake Albert regions. Cold spots were consistently identified in eastern and southwestern Uganda. Forecasts suggest a continued high burden in these same areas.
conclusionBy identifying stable, emerging and projected TB clusters, this study offers actionable insights to guide targeted interventions, optimize surveillance, and inform strategic planning. These findings provide a data-driven pathway toward accelerating Uganda’s progress toward its End TB commitments. CLINICAL TRIAL: Not applicable.
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