October 15, 2022
Uganda: NDA Warns of Cancer, Infertility Causing Chinese Contraceptive Pill On Ugandan Market
The National Drug Authority has warned members of the public of a Chinese contraceptive pill which is currently on the Ugandan market but causes cancer and infertility among women. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Uganda: Stop Seeking Treatment for Ebola From Traditional Healers, Museveni Warns
President Museveni has warned traditional healers against accepting and admitting Ebola patients but also asked members of the public to avoid seeking treatment from herbalists and… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Uganda: Health Ministry Confirms Ebola Death in Kampala
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the first Ebola death in Kampala. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Uganda: EU Provides Shs756 Million Funding to Uganda Towards Ebola Fight
The European Union (EU) has extended Shs756 million emergency funding to Uganda to boost the fight against Ebola outbreak in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Fourth Health Worker Dies of Ebola
An anesthetic officer has become the fourth health worker to succumb to Ebola in Uganda, the Health Minister, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has announced. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Uganda: No Need of a Lockdown, Ebola Is Easy to Fight, Says Museveni As Five Doctors Test Positive
President Museveni has ruled out a lockdown as had been suggested by some sections of the public after the outbreak of the Ebola virus. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Uganda: Reach a Hand Uganda, Dkt Use Music and Drama to Educate Youth On Sexual and Reproductive Health
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), a civil society organisation in partnership with DKT International have started using music, dance and drama to communicate the various challenges that… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Gets Serious About Mental Health, Funding Plan Mooted
MPs have adopted a motion, urging government to increase funding for mental and psychiatric care services in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Kasangati Death Sample Is Negative, Ruling Out Any Confirmed Ebola Cases in Kampala
Health minister Jane Ruth Aceng has said samples from the alleged Kasangati fatality have tested negative, meaning that Kampala is still free of Ebola. Read more »
September 27, 2022
Uganda: Museveni to Address the Nation On Ebola As Kasangati Registers Suspected Death
Museveni to address the nation on Ebola as Kasangati registers suspected death Read more »
Uganda: Medical Interns At Hospital Go On Strike Amid Ebola Outbreak
Medical interns at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital have withdrawn their services amidst an ebola outbreak that has claimed 23 lives so far. Read more »