Uganda: Hundreds Benefit From Free Medical Camp in Mubende

Hundreds of people have benefitted from a free medical camp in Buweekula South Constituency in Mubende district. Read more »

Uganda: Measles Outbreak Confirmed in Kanungu

An outbreak of measles has been confirmed in the southwestern district of Kanungu. Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease in Three Years

The government has unveiled efforts to eradicate foot and mouth disease in order to boost meat export sector to the international market. Read more »

Uganda: Woman Who Delivered At Accident Scene Admitted to Hospital

The woman who delivered baby at Njeru acccident scene admitted at Jinja Hospital. Read more »

Uganda: Woman Delivers Baby Boy At Accident Scene

The unidentified women developed labour pains while in a taxi and deliver at Nile Stage before she was conveyed to Jinja hospital. Read more »

Uganda: Medics, Leaders in Kikuube Demand for Eye Specialist

Medics and leaders in Kikuube District have appealed to government to consider recruiting an eye specialist to as low as a health centre so that they can detect cases and refer… Read more »

Uganda: Rotary Cancer Run Targets Raising Shs3bn This Year

Organisers have said they are seeking to raise at least shs3 billion during this year's Rotary Cancer run. Read more »

Uganda: Kabale Cracks Down On Shisha Smokers

The Kabale district health officer and Police have cracked the whip on smokers of shisha and tobacco in public places. Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Distribute 4 Million Doses of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccines

The Minister of State for Animal Industry, Col Bright Rwamirama, has said the government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is set to… Read more »

Uganda: 12.4% of Ugandans Live With Disabilities

The Uganda Research Virus Institute (UVRI) and Medical Research Center (MRC) Director, Prof. Moffat Nyirenda has said over 12.4% of Uganda's population lives with disabilities. Read more »

Uganda: Bombo Military Hospital Welcomes New Director

Col Dr. Ronald Nangamba has officially handed over the leadership of the General Military Hospital Bombo to Col Dr. Norbert Kabugo in a ceremony held at the Land Force Headquarters… Read more »

Uganda: Upcountry Health Facilities Grapple With Blood Shortage, Lack of Ambulance Services

Uganda Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, have embarked on a supervision visit across four districts. Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Recruit 1200 Health Workers

Government has finalized plans to hire health workers to boost the capacity of health facilities around the country, the Uganda Health Commission has said. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Responds to Critical Equipment Shortage At Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital

Following concerns that raised the shortage of delivery beds at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, has… Read more »

Uganda: Free Talk Therapy Ramped Up to Combat Mental Health Crisis

Uganda is grappling with a mental health crisis, with suicide rates soaring and experts calling for urgent national action. Read more »

Uganda: High Cases of Malnutrition Worry Kiryandongo

Authorities in Kiryandongo have raised concerns over the rising cases of malnutrition in the district. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Govt Makes Strides but Cholera Always Still One Bad Water Away

Cholera remains a significant public health challenge in Uganda, where periodic outbreaks of the acute diarrheal disease occur. Read more »

Uganda: Butabika - How a Hospital's Name Fuels Mental Health Stigma in Uganda

Mental health stigma in Uganda is deeply rooted in cultural beliefs and societal attitudes, and one of the starkest examples of this is found in the very name of the country's… Read more »

Uganda: How Govt Plans to Use Shs2.9tn to Fix Ailing Health Sector

Health sector allocated 2.946 trillion for 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »

Uganda: Men's Mental Health Month Shines Light On Silent Struggles

June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Moves to Regulate Traditional Medicine

The Ugandan government is intensifying efforts to regulate traditional medicine production, addressing a growing public interest in these remedies. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's 2023 Health Sector Goals - a Year in Review

As the Financial Year 2023/2024 draws to a close, a review of President Museveni's ambitious health sector goals reveals a mixed bag of achievements and ongoing challenges. Read more »

Uganda: The Silent Threat - Understanding Preeclampsia in Pregnancy

Preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organ systems, most often the liver and kidneys, remains a… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala's Health Facilities Under KCCA - a Beacon of Hope Amidst Challenges

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) manages a network of health facilities that serve as critical lifelines for the city's residents. These facilities, offering a wide range of… Read more »

Uganda: Girls in Entebbe Fishing Communities Get Training On Menstrual Hygiene

Girls at Kigungu landing site in Entebbe have received training on menstrual hygiene from Family Medical Point(FMP) , a non for profit organisation. Read more »