Uganda: DP Urges Govt to Address Systemic Challenges Faced By PWDs

Maxensia Takirambule, the party's national secretary for PWDs, emphasised the importance of moving beyond token gestures to real action. Read more »

Uganda: Tooro, Rwenzori Leaders Intensify Fight Against HIV

As the world marks World AIDS Day, concerns mount over persistently high HIV prevalence rates in the Tooro and Rwenzori sub-regions. Read more »

Uganda: HIV/Aids Worries Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his call to Ugandans to prevent themselves from getting infected with HIV/AIDS. Read more »

Uganda: Sabiiny Cultural Institution Launches Alternative Rite of Passage to End FGM

According to Reproductive Health Uganda, Bukwo leads with an 18% prevalence rate, followed by Kween at 15% and Kapchorwa at 12%. Read more »

Uganda: Kamwenge Adopts Rights-Based Approach to Malaria

Kamwenge District Health Department has launched a two-day capacity-building training aimed at equipping stakeholders with skills to integrate human rights and gender… Read more »

Uganda: Prevention Is the Best Strategy in HIV/Aids Fight - Museveni

President Museveni has reiterated his call to Ugandans to prevent themselves from getting infected with HIV/AIDS. Read more »

Uganda: HIV Self-Test Kits Boost Youth Testing Uptake in Mbarara

Uganda is registering a significant increase in HIV self-testing among young people and men, with 5,000 individuals embracing the initiative in Mbarara. Read more »

Uganda: Among Pledges to Expedite Review of Red Cross Act.

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has pledged to expedite the review and amendment of the existing Red Cross Act, which governs the operations of the Uganda Red Cross… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Kinshasa

Aiming to halt the rapid spread of Mpox in one of Kinshasa's most densely populated neighbourhoods, Pakadjuma, the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Ministry of Public Health,… Read more »

Uganda: Kyabenda HCIII Brings Maternal Health Services Closer to Pregnant Mothers

The health centre has been equipped with a modern ultrasound machine, an oxygen concentrator, and an infant radiant warmer valued at Shs55 million through support from USAID. Read more »

Uganda: Doctors Condemn Assault On Nsambya Hospital Staff

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has condemned the assault on healthcare workers and security personnel at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya on November 19, 2024, calling it a grave… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo District Chairperson Urges Formal Cost-Sharing in Public Hospitals

While free services are promised, Okea argues that the actual situation often forces patients to buy their medicines due to frequent stockouts in public hospitals. Read more »

Uganda: Experts Warn HIV Progress At Risk Without Sustained Efforts, Rights-Based Interventions

Globally, over 31 million people are now living with HIV, a stark increase from 8 million decades ago. In 2023 alone, 380,000 new infections were recorded, highlighting persistent… Read more »

Uganda: Renowned Ugandan Journalist Kabengwa Hospitalized in UK

Ugandan journalist James Kabengwa's health crisis has captured the attention of the public eye, courtesy of prominent figure Frank Gashumba, shedding light on the perils of medical… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Warned On Dangers of Drug Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is silently emerging as one of the most significant public health threats of the modern era. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for Intensified Nutrition Campaigns to Combat Diseases

President Museveni commended Gavi and its donors for their support in strengthening Uganda's health sector. Read more »

Uganda: Concerns Raised Over Poor State of Psychiatric Ward At Mbarara Referral Hospital

Patients in the psychiatric ward at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) are enduring harsh conditions due to broken windows that have remained unrepaired for months. Read more »

Africa: Who Africa Urges Action to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance Through Improved Wash

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a significant public health challenge across Africa, leading to prolonged hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased… Read more »

Uganda: C-Care Celebrates Premature Babies

C-Care Uganda, one of the country's private health care providers organized a celebration ahead of World Premature Day at their C-Care IHK facility in Namuwongo. Read more »

Uganda: Nyege Nyege Festival Highlights Drinking in Moderation

As the festival progresses to the third day, festival and party people have been availed with more than 4,220 free liters of drinking water aimed towards fostering drinking in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Receives Additional 2.5 Million Doses of FMD Vaccine From Egypt

Uganda has secured another consignment of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines from Egypt, marking a significant boost in its ongoing fight against the livestock disease. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda On High Alert Over Marburg

Uganda's health officials are intensifying precautions to guard against the Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease with a mortality rate of up to 90%. Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Health Launches Immunisation Campaign Nationwide to Combat Measles

Uganda is set to launch an ambitious nationwide immunisation campaign, "The Big Catch-Up," beginning on November 14, 2024. Read more »

Uganda: Journalists Trained to Combat Mpox Misinformation

Journalists from South-western region have received critical training on Mpox disease reporting, aiming to empower the media to effectively inform the public, combat… Read more »

Uganda: Public Warned Against Turning to Native Healers for Mpox Symptoms

Stakeholders and authorities in public health have warned the public against seeking Mpox treatment from traditional healers or herbalists. Read more »