Uganda: Nurses, Midwives Unite in Tribute to Fallen Leader Judith Kyarisima

In a poignant ceremony today, nurses and midwives from across Uganda gathered to honor the memory of Kyarisima Judith, the late National General Secretary of the Uganda Nurses and… Read more »

Uganda: Bunyoro Loses Health Partners Over Lack of Substantive District Health Officers

Leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region are urging the government to lower the qualification requirements for District Health Officers (DHOs), citing the loss of health partners due to… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima City Residents Demand Relocation of Garbage Site Amid Health Concerns

Residents of Kibati village in Hoima City are demanding the relocation of a local garbage site, citing growing health concerns as the waste continues to encroach closer to their… Read more »

Uganda: Health Workers Warn of Dangers of Poor Hospital Waste Management

Ugandan health workers are raising alarm over the dangers posed by inadequate hospital waste management, which threatens public health and the environment. Read more »

Uganda: Public Urged to Make Use of Health Centres

The Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Mbarara, Robert Kanusu, has urged Ugandans, particularly residents of Mbarara City, to prioritize public health centers for their… Read more »

Uganda: Escalating TB Drug Resistance and HIV Co-Infection Raise Concerns

Despite ongoing efforts to control the disease, Uganda faces a growing challenge with rising drug resistance and high rates of HIV co-infection. Read more »

Uganda: Global Cholera Crisis Worsens - Who Reports Surge in Cases and Deaths.

The global cholera crisis continues to escalate, with a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) revealing an alarming increase in cases and deaths worldwide. According… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Urged to Do Regular Dental Check-Ups As Dentcare Launches

Dentcare, a new subsidiary of C-Care Uganda has launched marking a transformative moment in the delivery of dental care across the nation. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Should Consider Regulatory Impact Assessment of HIV/Aids Control Act

Recently while on an evening sip at a liquor store, I clapped my eyes on an ARV tin in an open display on the counter. Aware of the ability of alcohol to impair judgement, the… Read more »

Uganda: Kassanda District Health Centres Receive Critical Support From MP Flavia Nabagabe

At a health camp organized by Kassanda Woman MP Flavia Nabagabe Kalule, themed "Maternal Health Awareness," 12 beds were donated to three Health Centre IIIs in Kassanda District,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails 'Reliable Cadre' Dr. Diana Atwine As Health Ministry PS Celebrates 25 Years in Marriage

President Museveni has saluted the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine for being a reliable cadre of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Read more »

Uganda: Kisoro Breathes Easy As Two Quarantined Patients Test Negative for Mpox

In a welcome relief for Kisoro residents, two patients who had been quarantined at Kisoro Hospital's isolation center have tested negative for Mpox, according to the Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Health Calls for Increased Awareness to Address Postpartum Hemorrhage

The Ministry of Health has designated August as a month of awareness for Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), a severe medical condition that continues to pose a significant threat to… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Red Cross Says 286 Kiteezi Survivors Still Sheltered At Their Camp

The Uganda Red Cross Society is currently providing shelter for 286 victims at a camp in Kiteezi following a devastating landfill disaster that struck two weeks ago. Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Residents Face Health Crisis From Contaminated Water Source

Ntungamo's Nyarwanya village residents fear health crisis as contaminated well water and safety risks persist Read more »

Uganda: 'Mpox Made My Throat So Painful I Couldn't Sleep'

In Burundi, there have been no recorded deaths and it is not yet clear how deadly the current outbreak - of a new strain called Clade 1b - is because there is not enough capacity… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima Regional Referral Hospital Appeals for Upgraded Theatres to Reduce Maternal Deaths

The management of Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is urging the Ministry of Health and local governments to upgrade and equip district and health centre theatres across the… Read more »

Uganda: Medical Interns Petition UMA, Threaten Industrial Action

A group of medical interns has petitioned the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) over the government's failure to deploy them, despite an increase in internship sites and… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo's Petta Sub-County Enacts Bylaw to Combat Teenage Pregnancies

In a proactive move to protect young girls from exploitation and reduce the alarming rate of teenage pregnancies, Petta Sub-County in Tororo District has enacted a new bylaw. Read more »

Uganda: Rising Self-Medication in Mbarara Sparks Fears of Drug Resistance

The growing trend of self-medication in Mbarara District has become a significant public health concern, with local leaders raising alarms during a recent health camp at Karwesanga… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Pledges Expanded Access to New HIV Prevention Methods

This initiative is part of the country's broader National HIV Combination Prevention Strategy, which aims to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Read more »

Uganda: Urban Lifestyle Fuels Non-Communicable Diseases Crisis

Sedentary office jobs, increased car use, and poor diets are driving a surge in non-communicable diseases in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Absenteeism Among Health Workers in Public Facilities Sparks Concern

Absenteeism among senior health workers in Uganda's public health facilities is emerging as a growing concern, with serious implications for the quality of healthcare delivery… Read more »

Uganda: Business At Mpondwe Uganda-DRC Border Undeterred By Mpox Alert

Business at the Mpondwe border crossing with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing as usual , despite recent health measures implemented to address a potential… Read more »

Uganda: Calls for Subsidies On Healthier Foods

Nutritionists in Uganda are urging the government to subsidize healthier foods and increase taxes on unhealthy options to promote better nutrition and consumption habits. Read more »