Uganda: Kazo Among Pilot Districts for Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Rollout

Kazo District has been selected among the first districts in Uganda to pilot a new long-acting HIV prevention injection as the country steps up efforts to reduce new infections. Read more »

Uganda: 1,500 Babies Born Annually With Cleft Lip and Palate in Uganda

About 1,500 children are born each year with cleft lip and palate in Uganda, with experts warning of serious feeding and breathing challenges that require urgent and specialized… Read more »

Uganda: Cleft Condition Triggers Abandonment, Experts Warn

Families and health experts are raising concern over the social and emotional challenges surrounding cleft lip and palate, with stigma, abandonment, and limited awareness… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Launches 'Nutrition for All' Campaign to Combat Rising Child Malnutrition

The Government of Uganda has stepped up efforts to combat malnutrition with the launch of the "Nutrition for All" campaign, as health experts and development partners raise alarm… Read more »

Uganda: Three Tororo Hospital Officials Arrested Over Patient Extortion

Three officials from Tororo General Hospital have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) over allegations of patient extortion and misconduct uncovered during a… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda University VC Raises Alarm Over Rising Youth Mental Health Crisis

The Vice Chancellor of Ibanda University, Professor Peter Kanyandago, has expressed concern over the rising burden of mental health challenges among young people in Uganda, calling… Read more »

Uganda: Renewed Fight Against HIV/Aids As 140,000 Participate in Kabaka Birthday Run

It was a renewed fight against HIV/AIDS as thousands on Sunday morning participated in the 13th Kabaka Birthday run at Bulange, Mengo, the Buganda Kingdom headquarters. Read more »

Uganda: Kayunga RDC Commends Kabaka Birthday Run for Community Impact

The Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) for Kayunga District, Umer Mitala has commended the Kabaka Birthday Run for promoting unity and improving community health,… Read more »

Uganda: Masaka Leaders Hail Kabaka's Role in Transforming Women's Health

Leaders in Masaka City have intensified preparations to mark the 71st birthday of the Kabaka, using the occasion to highlight the life-changing impact of his campaign against… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Promotes Tree Planting, HIV Awareness As Part of Kabaka Birthday Activities

As the Buganda Kingdom marks the birthday of the Kabaka, Minister for Local Government and the Kabaka's Tours Joseph Kawuki has called on parents and the general public to take… Read more »

Uganda: Bugerere Leaders Support People Living With HIV/Aids

Leaders in Bugerere County have extended support to people living with HIV/AIDS in an effort aimed at restoring hope, strengthening community support, and improving their quality… Read more »

Uganda: Tumwebaze Breaks Silence On Weight Loss

The Minister for Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, has dismissed concerns about his visibly slimmer appearance, saying his weight loss is deliberate and aimed at improving his health. Read more »

Uganda: Kooki Residents Brave Rain to Join Kabaka Birthday Run Against HIV/Aids

Residents of Kooki County in Rakai District turned up in large numbers to participate in the Kabaka's 71st Birthday Run, braving heavy morning rains to take part in the… Read more »

Uganda: Mawogola Residents Join Kabaka Birthday Run to Fight HIV/Aids

Residents of Mawogola County in Sembabule District have joined the rest of the Buganda Kingdom in participating in the annual Kabaka Birthday Run aimed at combating the spread of… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Injects Shs20m Into Kabale Health Facility to Boost Maternal Care

MTN Uganda has delivered medical equipment and infrastructure worth Shs20 million to Kyobugombe Health Centre II in Kabale District, in a move aimed at expanding access to maternal… Read more »

Uganda: JMS Launches Community Health Program to Support Babies' Homes

The Joint Medical Store (JMS) has launched a Community Health Program worth Shs500 million, under which five children's homes will benefit from medicine donations valued at Shs125… Read more »

Uganda: UNFPA Urges Policy Reforms to Address Menstrual Health Gaps in Uganda

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for urgent policy and regulatory reforms to tackle persistent menstrual health challenges in Uganda, warning that limited… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Intensifies Fight Against Malaria With Distribution of 25.8 Million Nets

Uganda has stepped up its fight against malaria with the rollout of 25.8 million mosquito nets under a nationwide distribution campaign aimed at reducing infections and saving… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Leaders Trained On 'Tubeere Balamu' Health Insurance Initiative

Leaders in the Buganda Kingdom have been trained on the "Tubeere Balamu" health insurance scheme, an initiative aimed at improving access to affordable healthcare among the… Read more »

Uganda: Eating Healthy Amidst Easter Season

During the Easter season, motivation to eat well and stay healthy can come and go. At the beginning of the holiday, many people feel inspired to take control, whether it is to… Read more »

Uganda: HIV, TB, and Malaria On the Rise in Uganda, Says Equal Opportunities Commission

The Equal Opportunities Commission has raised serious concern over the increasing spread of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in Uganda, particularly among people living in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Replaces Paper Records With Digital Health Systems

Uganda's health sector has taken a major step toward modernization with the official handover of 16 national digital health systems to the Ministry of Health Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Experts Call for Integration of Herbal Medicine in Healthcare

Health experts are increasingly highlighting the role of natural living and holistic health, as growing research points to the potential of plant-based compounds in supporting… Read more »

Uganda: New Maternity Ward From Rotary Boosts Maternal Health Services in Mbale

Expectant mothers in Mbale District have received a major boost following the commissioning of a fully equipped maternity ward at Bunampongo Health Centre III. Read more »

Uganda: Child Trafficking Fuels Rising HIV Crisis Among Youth in Kalangala

Kalangala District is facing a deepening public health and child protection crisis, with rising HIV infections among young people increasingly linked to child trafficking and… Read more »