History, evolution and future of environmental health in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorNdejjo, Rawlance
dc.contributor.authorAtusingwize, Edwinah
dc.contributor.authorOporia, Frederick
dc.contributor.authorSsemugabo, Charles
dc.contributor.authorMusoke, David
dc.contributor.authorSsemwanga, David K.
dc.contributor.authorHalage, Abdullah Ali
dc.contributor.authorIsunju, John Bosco
dc.contributor.authorKansiime, Winnifred
dc.contributor.authorMubeezi, Ruth
dc.contributor.authorMugambe, Richard Kibirango
dc.contributor.authorMbaha, Emery Patrice
dc.contributor.authorLuyima, Paul
dc.contributor.authorSsempebwa, John C.
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-30T10:31:58Z
dc.date.available2025-06-30T10:31:58Z
dc.date.issued2018-12-03
dc.description.abstractThis article explores the history and evolution of Environmental Health in Uganda under four key themes: training and practice; research; governance, policy and regulatory framework; and challenges. The article also describes the future of the profession. Through a review of documents and key informant interviews, it is noted that Environmental Health in Uganda dates back to colonial times when the country was affected by diseases including plague, trypanosomiasis and small pox. Concerted efforts were advanced to train cadres that would improve the sanitation status and address the prevailing disease burden. Over several decades, the Environmental Health profession has evolved in many areas of training, practice, research and governance, policy and legal framework amidst several challenges. The future of Environmental Health in Uganda will require more advanced training and research, broadened practice, and streamlined governance.
dc.identifier.citationRawlance Ndejjo, Edwinah Atusingwize, Frederick Oporia, Charles Ssemugabo, David Musoke, David K. Ssemwanga, Abdullah Ali Halage, John Bosco Isunju, Winnifred Kansiime, Ruth Mubeezi, Richard Kibirango Mugambe, Emery Patrice Mbaha, Paul Luyima & John C. Ssempebwa (2019) History, evolution and future of environmental health in Uganda, Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 74:1-2, 66-75, DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2018.1541858
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/19338244.2018.1541858
dc.identifier.issn1933-8244
dc.identifier.issn2154-4700
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/19338244.2018.1541858
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11922
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInforma UK Limited
dc.relation.ispartofArchives of Environmental & Occupational Health
dc.titleHistory, evolution and future of environmental health in Uganda
dc.typejournal-article
oaire.citation.issue1-2
oaire.citation.volume74
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