November 12, 2023
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 »
November 07, 2023
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 »
November 05, 2023
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 »
November 04, 2023
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 »
November 01, 2023
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 »
October 29, 2023
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 »
October 28, 2023
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 »
October 26, 2023
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 »
October 24, 2023
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 »
October 23, 2023
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 »
October 19, 2023
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 »
October 12, 2023
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 »
October 10, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Faces Alarming Surge in Mental Health Cases on World Mental Health Day
As Uganda observes World Mental Health Day, experts in the field are sounding the alarm over a sharp increase in mental illness cases, including depression, alcohol, and substance… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Opposes Policy to Give Girls Under 15 Access to Contraceptives
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the government not to approve a policy allowing girls as young as 15 to access contraceptives. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Uganda: Bankers Swap Ties, Suits for Sportswear to Keep Fit, Have Fun
It was an unusual scene as different players in the banking and financial services sector swapped suits and ties for sportswear as they took to the pitch to participate in… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Uganda: Medical Schools Urged to Build Health Facilities on Their Premises
After the increase in medical schools in the country which has led to the overwhelming numbers of medical students who need medical facilities to practice from, which hospitals are… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Uganda: Prudential Partners With Tusafishe to Provide Safe Drinking Water to Mbale Schools
Prudential Uganda has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Tusafishe a non-government Organization that seeks to enhance provision of clean and safe drinking water to five… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Uganda: South African Chef Keletso Set to Whisk up Culinary Magic for Singleton Chef Versus Event This Saturday
This Saturday, September 30th at Salama Springs in Bugolobi, the Singleton Chef Versus showdown promises an exceptional fusion of flavours and fine dining. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Sickle Cell Medication Crisis - a Battle for Hope and Affordability
In the heart of Uganda, a silent crisis unfolds, echoing the desperate cries of those battling sickle cell disease. While the world spins forward, these warriors are forced to… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Uganda: Health Experts Express Concern Over Emergency of Long Covid-19 in Uganda
As the world grapples with the long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts at the Makerere University Lung Institute are expressing growing concerns over the emergence… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Uganda: Infrastructural Breakdown Forces Management to Abandon Entebbe Grade A Hospital
Entebbe Grade A Hospital, which has long grappled with deteriorating conditions, has taken the bold step of relocating its services to the National Isolation Centre in Entebbe. Read more »