Uganda: Health Ministry Launches Surgical Camp in West Nile, Targets 2,000 Patients

The Ministry of Health has launched a one-week surgical outreach in West Nile, aiming to provide life-saving operations to at least 2,000 patients and address Uganda's growing… Read more »

Uganda: 5,000 People Benefit From the Vine Uganda Independence Health Camp in Kamuli

KAMULI -- At least 5,000 people have benefited from free healthcare and treatment provided by The Vine Uganda during its independence health camp, bringing smiles, hope, and relief… Read more »

Uganda: Mbale City Residents Decry Lack of Health Centre

Namabasa residents say the nearest health facilities are Kabwangasi in Butebo District, Nakaloke Health Centre IV, Namatala Health Centre IV, and Mbale Regional Referral… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Marks World Patient Safety Day With Orange Illumination of Nile Bridge

Uganda joined the rest of the world in marking World Patient Safety Day 2025 on Wednesday evening, with the Source of the Nile Bridge in Jinja illuminated in orange, the official… Read more »

Uganda: Breaking the Cycle - Behaviour Change Is Uganda's Best Defence Against Anthrax

Anthrax, locally named "Kooto" in Runyankore and "Kakooto" in Luganda, is one of the zoonotic diseases that continue to recur in Uganda, causing devastating effects on both… Read more »

Uganda: Next Radio Shines a Light On Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Uganda

On today's Morning Switch, hosted by Uncle Mark, Victoria Sibiya, and Ronnie McVex, Next Radio featured Dr Birungi Deusdedit, Co-investigator of the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy… Read more »

Uganda: Airborne Survey Reveals Significant Mineral Deposits in Lamwo ,Karamoja

A comprehensive airborne geophysical survey, initiated in 2020 by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has revealed substantial deposits of gold, rare earth elements,… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Records Major Drop in Malaria Prevalence, Now Below 3%

Kasese District has registered a significant milestone in the fight against malaria, with health authorities confirming that the disease's prevalence rate has dropped to below 3… Read more »

Uganda: Busoga Kingdom,UN Engage School-Going Children in Dialogue On Teenage Pregnancy

The Busoga Kingdom, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), held a high-level dialogue with school-going children to address the root causes of teenage… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Demand Comprehensive Govt Plan for Renovation of Health Facilities

Parliament has raised alarm over the dilapidated state of Uganda's health facilities, with MPs demanding a clear government strategy to address poor infrastructure, equipment… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Urged to Prioritise Rest for Better Health At the Sleep Code

Uganda's certified sleep coach, Carolyn Busingye has called on Ugandans to take sleep seriously if they want to improve their health, productivity and overall well-being. Read more »

Africa: Who Africa Calls for Open Talks to Prevent Youth Suicide

WHO Africa Urges Parents and Caregivers to Start Conversations on Suicide Prevention. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Faces Growing Mental Health Crisis, Suicide Rates Rise

Uganda is facing an escalating mental health crisis marked by a severe shortage of psychologists, rising cases of depression and anxiety, and growing concern over suicide among… Read more »

Uganda: Kabamba HCIII Receives First Batch of Medical Supplies

There was visible excitement among residents and local leaders in Kabamba on Monday afternoon as the Ministry of Health, through National Medical Stores (NMS), delivered the first… Read more »

Uganda: At 16, Najjuko Is a Mother to Her Three Siblings Battling Sickle Cell

At just 16, Peace Najjuko of Kayunga-Kigoogwa village in Mityana Municipality has become the unlikely mother of her three younger siblings. Read more »

Africa: More Children Are Obese Than Underweight - Unicef

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a major study by children's charity Unicef. Read more »

Algeria: Uganda, Algeria Seal Shs 50 Billion Deal to Upgrade Katakwi Hospital

Uganda and Algeria have signed a cooperation agreement that will see the North African nation provide $13.7 million (about Shs50 billion) to expand and rehabilitate Katakwi General… Read more »

Uganda: Residents Protest As Month-Long Blackout Cripples Itojo Hospital and Trading Centre

Itojo General Hospital and Itojo Trading Centre have now spent a month without electricity due to faulty transformers, sparking anger among residents who blocked the… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Health Warns Against Marriages Among People Living With Sickle Cell Disease

The Ministry of Health has cautioned people living with Sickle Cell disease against marrying or having children with fellow carriers, warning that such unions significantly… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Amid Calls for Early Detection and Support

As the world observes September as the Golden Month for childhood cancer awareness, experts at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) are sounding the alarm on the urgent need for… Read more »

Uganda: Kazo Gets Solar-Powered Cold Chain System to Boost Veterinary Vaccine Storage

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), through its Department of Animal Health, has donated a solar-powered cold chain refrigeration system to Kazo… Read more »

Uganda: Over 1 Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions

More than one billion people are living with mental health conditions globally, with disorders such as anxiety and depression causing severe human and economic costs, according to… Read more »

Uganda: Lapaire Seeks to Inspire Students to Tackle Uganda's Eye Care Specialist Shortage

Uganda faces a critical shortage of eye care professionals, with just about 500 specialists serving nearly 46 million people. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Puts Self-Care At the Heart of New Health Strategy

The Ministry of Health has unveiled a sweeping policy shift that prioritises self-care and disease prevention over hospital-centered treatment, aiming to ease pressure on… Read more »

Uganda: IGAD Launches New Project to Strengthen Regional Pandemic Preparedness

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent… Read more »