Uganda: Milestone for Uganda As Museveni Commissions State of the Art Diagnostic Manufacturing Facility

Uganda has inaugurated a cutting-edge diagnostic manufacturing facility in Kampala, marking the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Faces Alarming Surge in HIV/Aids Cases

As the world prepares to mark World AIDS Day, Uganda is grappling with a relentless surge in HIV/AIDS infections, with over 1,000 new cases reported weekly, averaging a troubling… Read more »

Uganda: Kikuube Locals Reject Mosquito Nets Distributed By Govt

Residents of Kakora village in Kikuube district have rejected government free mosquito nets distributed to them , claiming that the delivered batch is not enough for all locals. Read more »

Uganda: Winnie Nwagi, Maddox Ssematimba to Headline 'Stress Clinic'

Legendary Ugandan reggae artiste, Maddox Sematimba, Winnie Nwagi and award winning rapper Keko have been lined up to headline the new entertainment show dubbed "Stress Clinic" as… Read more »

Uganda: Tiperu Woos Turkish Investors to Health Sector

Uganda's ambassador to Turkiye, Nusura Tiperu has led a delegation of six members of Acibadem Healthcare Group led by Racim Topuz, the Deputy CEO to meet Dr. Charles Ayume,… Read more »

Uganda: Cultural Perspectives and Mental Health in Uganda

Uganda has a nuanced tapestry of beliefs, traditions, and customs that shape the perspectives on mental health. Read more »

Uganda: Unravelling the Mental Health Challenges Among Youth in Uganda

Even though they constitute the biggest percentage of Uganda's population the youth face a silent but pressing challenge of mental health. Read more »

Uganda: Surge in Preterm Births Alarms Ugandan Medics

As the world approaches World Premature Day, Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital grapples with an influx of preterm babies, attributing the surge to a concerning trend… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Rising Disease Burden Linked to Climate Change

Environmental scientists have sounded the alarm, attributing Uganda's escalating disease burden to the impacts of climate change, citing man-made disruptions to fragile ecosystems… Read more »

Uganda: Sexuality Education Is Key in Reducing Teenage Pregnancies, Activists Say

Activists have insisted that formal sexuality education will help reduce adolescent sexual risky behaviours when provided before sexual initiation and in turn help reduce teenage… Read more »

Uganda: Herbert Luswata Elected President of Uganda Medical Association

Dr. Herbert Luswata has been elected as the new President of the Uganda Medical Association, succeeding in his bid for leadership after serving as the Secretary General of the… Read more »

Uganda: Panic in Mbarara Over HIV/Aids Surge, 440 New Infections, Young Females Most Affected

Panic has gripped locals and leaders in Mbarara District following revelations that the district has for the last 3 years registered 1789 new HIV infections, resulting in the… Read more »

Uganda: Parents, Teachers Urged to Promote Open Discussion On Menstrual Health

Parents and teachers are encouraged to engage in open discussions about menstrual-related topics with young adolescents, promoting a supportive environment for girls. Read more »

Uganda: Neonatal Conditions Top the List, Malaria Cases Decline in New Health Sector Performance Report

The annual health sector performance report has unveiled a comprehensive picture of the disease burden affecting the nation, with neonatal conditions emerging as the leading cause… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Baryomunsi Warns Health Practitioners Against Extortion

The Minister for Information and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has warned health practitioners against engaging in extortionist tendencies at their respective health… Read more »

Uganda: Spike in Maternal Deaths Worries Authorities in Kigezi

Stakeholders in Kigezi sub region have raised concern at the rate which mother's die while giving birth in the area. Read more »

Uganda: Aids Commission Anticipates Clearance to Import Innovative HIV Injection

The Uganda AIDS Commission is on the cusp of a significant milestone in the battle against HIV as it eagerly awaits clearance from the National Drug Authority (NDA) to commence the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Challenges Scientists On HIV/Aids Vaccine

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged local scientists to fast-track the development of the HIV/AIDS vaccine. Read more »

Uganda: I Would Rather Be HIV Positive Than Pregnant

As I nervously awaited my turn to take the stage at a mental health conference, her words struck a chord deep within me: "I'd rather be HIV positive than pregnant." Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau Pays Courtesy Visit to Minister Rukia Nakadama

The Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB) executive secretary Muzamiru Kivumbi led his team for a courtesy visit to the office of the third deputy prime minister of Uganda Rukia… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Bank Donates Maternal Health Equipment to Luzira Prisons Health Centre

Stanbic Bank has donated an assortment of maternal health equip including mama kits and a modern delivery bed to Luzira Prison Health Center IV under the bank's Corporate Society… Read more »

Uganda: Harm Reduction Should Guide Regulation in Public Healthcare, Experts Urge

Stakeholders in the health sector have been challenged to consider harm reduction as a key guide in driving public health strategies in Africa. Read more »

Uganda: Mpuuga Shocked By Poor Health, Social Services in Greater Masaka Oversight Tour

The leader of the Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga has been left in shock after he discovered that residents in Lwengo District are grappling with access to safe drinking… Read more »

Uganda: Rice Sold in Kampala Shops, Groceries Could Cause Cancer - Study

Research conducted by a team of scientists from Makerere University has shown that rice sold in Kampala shops has potential cancer-causing effects due to high levels of arsenic. Read more »

Uganda: Over Half a Million Vaccines At Risk of Expiration, Ministry of Health Under Fire

The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, has expressed concern over the low uptake of Covid-19 vaccines, stating that by February 2024, 7,567,200 vaccine doses in Uganda will… Read more »