Pimundu, Godfrey
Muyigi, Tonny
Nambozo, Eunice Jennifer
Okiira, Christopher
Kanamwanji, Benedict
Nalwanga, Rebecca
Sekate, Joseph
Mugabe, Raymond
Naiga, Juliet
Sewanyana, Isaac
Lutwama, Julius
Balinandi, Stephen
Kaleebu, Pontiano
Aceng, Jane Ruth
Atwiine, Diana
Mwebesa, Henry
Bosa, Henry Kyobe
Kagirita, Atek
Olaro, Charles
Nsawotebba, Andrew
Achol, Emmanuel
Lagu, Hakim
Nzeyimana, Eric
May, Juergen
Gehre, Florian
Affara, Muna
Nabadda, Susan
Funding for this research was provided by:
Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin
Article History
Received: 20 March 2025
Accepted: 7 January 2026
First Online: 16 January 2026
Declarations
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: This work was done to respond to an outbreak of SVD, or mandated surveillance, and no ethical review or personal consent from sample donors was required. The Ministry of Health of Uganda considers these activities as events of significant public health importance that require immediate response and containment. The Ministry of Health agrees with the publication of this data, in line with their policies on data from public health emergencies.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.