Uganda: Measles Outbreak Sends Shockwaves Through Nansana Municipality

Fear and uncertainty grip Nansana Municipality following a confirmed measles outbreak that has left parents terrified and health officials scrambling to contain the rapidly… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Blood Transfusion Service Commends Kyagulanyi for Blood Donation Drive

The Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS) has lauded National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu for organizing a blood donation drive, describing it as a… Read more »

Uganda: Unicef, Health Ministry, KCCA Take Mpox Sensitization Drive to Taxis, Boda Bodas

The Ministry of Health, KCCA and UNICEF have intensified community sensitization against Mpox by targeting bus and taxi drivers as well as boda boda riders in Greater Kampala… Read more »

Uganda: Anthrax Outbreak in Sembabule Claims Lives of Two People, Several Cattle

Panic has gripped Sembabule District, particularly among cattle breeders, following an anthrax outbreak that has claimed the lives of two people and several cattle. Read more »

Uganda: UK Announces Shs23bn Additional Funding to Uganda, Three Other African Countries for Malaria Fight

Efforts to tackle malaria have received a boost from the UK government, with a new £5 million( approximately shs23 billion) programme with the RBM Partnership to End Malaria… Read more »

Uganda: Residents of Busaba Sub-County At Risk of Waterborne Diseases

Residents of Busaba Sub-County in Butaleja District are at an increased risk of contracting cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and other waterborne diseases following the contamination… Read more »

Uganda: Yellow Fever Case Confirmed in Kasese

This confirmed case comes a year after the district's mass yellow fever vaccination campaign, which aimed to cover 95% of eligible individuals aged 9 months to 60 years Read more »

Uganda: Overcoming the Teen Pregnancies Still a Burden in Acholi

After it emerged that one in four pregnant women in Gulu are teenagers, the city council speaker Alima Joyce Renee has come out to champion the fight against the vice. Read more »

Africa: Gates Foundation Highlights Malaria's Toll On Africa and Uganda

Despite significant strides in controlling and preventing malaria, the disease continues to claim nearly 600,000 lives annually, with children in Africa bearing the brunt of this… Read more »

Uganda: Acholi Cultural Festival Makes Comeback After Covid-19

The fourth edition of the annual Acholi Cultural Festival returned to Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City, marking a vibrant celebration of the rich heritage of the Acholi people. Read more »

Uganda: Unicef, KCCA, Health Ministry Target Churches to Sensitize Public On Mpox Prevention

The Ministry of Health (MOH), Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in collaboration with UNICEF Uganda on Sunday conducted risk communication about the Mpox virus across the five… Read more »

Uganda: High Cost of Orthopedic Treatment At Mulago Hospital Drives Away Patients, Say Doctors

Doctors at Mulago Hospital's Orthopedic Department have raised alarm over the high costs of treatment, which they say are deterring patients from seeking care. Read more »

Uganda: Drowning - a Silent Public Health Crisis in Uganda

Drowning has emerged as a pressing public health concern in Uganda, claiming an alarming average of nine lives daily, according to a preliminary report by the Makerere University… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Launches New Kpis for Environmental Health Workers

The new initiative aims to enhance inspection, reporting, and enforcement processes to protect communities from health risks and improve public health outcomes. Read more »

Uganda: Chickens, Goats Make Hay in Kotido's Shs167m Health Centre

A recently constructed health centre in Kotido District has become a glaring example of government waste and neglect. Read more »

Africa: WHO Calls for Urgent Financial Protection to Improve Health Access in Africa

As Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2024 spotlights the importance of financial protection in achieving UHC, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over the… Read more »

Uganda: WHO Approves Groundbreaking TB Diagnostic Test for Uganda and Beyond

The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra, a molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) and antibiotic resistance. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Reduces Mpox Cases in Nakasongola District With WHO Support

Uganda has made significant strides in controlling the Mpox outbreak, particularly in Nakasongola District, where cases have decreased from 20% to 7.5% of the national total. Read more »

Uganda: Activists Call for Comprehensive Action to Address HIV Stigma

Activists have called for a united effort to eliminate the stigma and discrimination faced by individuals living with HIV, highlighting the need for systemic changes in healthcare… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Lauds Uganda-Egypt Partnership in Security and Health Cooperation

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the strengthening partnership between Uganda and Egypt, describing it as vital for regional stability and… Read more »

Uganda: Health Experts Call On MPs to Rebrand Unequipped Ambulances

Health experts have urged Members of Parliament to repurpose unequipped ambulances into funeral service vans, citing their inadequacy for medical emergencies. Read more »

Uganda: Minimising Gender-Based Violence Is Key to Reducing HIV/Aids By 2030

Human rights framework strengthening, multi-sectoral and multilateral collaborative efforts, toll-free lines, and adding HIV protection measures among top priority health… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC and AU Launch Lusaka Agenda to Advance Universal Health Coverage

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the African Union (AU), has unveiled the Lusaka Agenda, a bold initiative aimed at… Read more »

Uganda: Food Shortages At Mityana Hospital Threaten Mpox Fight

Dennis Mono, the district's surveillance officer, revealed that many patients are opting for home care due to food shortages at the hospital, which poses significant risks to… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Reiterates Commitment to Championing Interests of PWDs

Speaking in a message read to him by Vice President Jessica Alupo during the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrations in Kumi District, Mr Museveni emphasized… Read more »