May 13, 2023
Uganda: Corporate Companies Join Stanbic, Ministry of Health in Initiative to Save Mothers
Stanbic Bank in partnership with the Ministry of Health on Friday launched the Corporate Society for Safe Motherhood (CSSM), an initiative to improve maternal health services… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry Speaks Out On Current Wave of Flu, Cough Amid Covid Fears
The Ministry of Health has broken the silence on the current wave of flu and cough among members of the public. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Uganda: Private Students Studying Medicine May Soon Meet Own Internship Costs
Government is considering a proposal that private students doing medicine should sign letters of undertaking committing to meet their upkeep costs during internship as those on… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Threatens to Hire New Medics If Striking Doctors Don't Go Back to Work
The government has threatened to hire new doctors to replace the striking ones. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Uganda: Court Has Not Legalized Marijuana, Says Judiciary
Judiciary has come out to clear the air about last week's Constitutional Court repealed the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 2015 which among others… Read more »
Uganda: Fibroid Embolization Procedure Now a Possibility in Uganda
Over 25 women have successfully undergone a Fibroid Embolization procedure in a camp conducted by C-Care IHK marking a medical first in the country. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Uganda: NBS Television and Partners Leading the Fight Against Malaria in Uganda
Malaria remains a significant public health concern in Uganda, ranked the third highest globally burdened with malaria cases, according to a 2019 World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Uganda: Dr Sabrina Kitaka Alerts Parents On Health and Nutrition Ahead of First Term School Holidays
As school holidays begin to trickle in this week, it is crucial for parents to ensure that their holiday makers maintain health and nutrition while at home. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Uganda: Program Launched to Skill Women and Youth
Women and Youth are set to benefit from a new skills training program that will target 5000 young people in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Issues Directive on Rubbish In the Country
President Museveni has said he is tired of seeing stockpiles of rubbish whenever he is driving around Kampala and some of the up-country towns. Read more »
April 28, 2023
Uganda: Coca-Cola Commits to Ensuring Employee Well-Being As World Marks Day for Safety, Health
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the well-being of all its employees as part of celebrations to mark the world day for safety and health… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Uganda: FGM Still Rampant in Amudat District Despite Ban
Although Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was declared illegal in 2010, the practice remains widespread in Amudat district. Read more »
April 23, 2023
Uganda: It's Not All About Money, Plant Mosquito Repellents, Clear Bushes At Home to Avoid Malaria, Tayebwa Urges Ugandans
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament has asked Ugandans to banish mosquitoes with plant repellents and clearing bushes around their homes. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Uganda: Elders Petition Museveni, Biden Over Support for Cancer Treatment
A group of senior citizens who have previously served the country in high positions have written to President Museveni and his US counterpart, Joe Biden asking them to join the… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Uganda: I&M Bank Joins Thousands of Runners in Fight Against HIV/Aids At the Kabaka Birthday Run 2023
I&M Bank joined thousands of runners Sunday morning for the 2023 Kabaka Birthday Run as it reinforced its commitment to supporting social causes and giving back to society. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Uganda: Majority of Ugandans Say Cost of Health Insurance Is High - Study
A study conducted by the Insurance Regulatory Authority(IRA) has found out that majority of Ugandans think the premiums they pay for health insurance is high. Read more »
April 10, 2023
Uganda: Parents Hiding Children With Measles as Country Faces New Outbreak
In a worrying development, it has been reported that some parents in are hiding their children with suspected measles in schools to avoid detection by health officials. This comes… Read more »
Uganda: Too Poor to Live - the Cost of Healthcare in Uganda
The cost of healthcare in Uganda remains a major concern for citizens as medical bills continue to skyrocket, making it difficult for low-income families to access healthcare… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Uganda: Private Sector Players Urged to Join Anti-Malaria Fight
With Malaria still a major public health concern in Uganda the public sector has been urged to join the fight against the disease. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania Confirms Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Tanzania has today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Uganda: Eye-Brows Raised As Musenero Struggles to Provide Covid-19 Accountability
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero struggled to provide accountability documents to Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (Central… Read more »
Uganda: Leaders Blame High Number of Malaria Deaths On Health Ministry Failing to Sending Medicine
Butebo leaders have blamed the high number of Malaria related deaths in the district to drug stock out. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Uganda: 'Blood Doctor' Christine Sekaggya On Breaking Barriers
Uganda's female haematologists are breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of women in a medical field that's traditionally dominated by men. Read more »
March 10, 2023
Uganda: Uganda National Meteorological Authority Warns On Water-Borne Disease Threat As Rains Begin
With the seasonal March to May rains set to start in earnest, the Uganda National Meteorological Authority has warned of a potential increase in water-borne diseases like… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Uganda: Opinion - the Role of Women in the Health Sector in Uganda
Greetings on International Women's Day Read more »