Uganda: Mbarara Tops Ankole Region in HIV Prevalence-Study

The Uganda AIDS Commission has revealed that young girls between 16 to 28 years are increasingly getting HIV in Mbarara city and district with the prevalence rate standing at 8.4%… Read more »

Uganda: Activists Call for Open Conversation On Menstrual Hygiene to Keep Girls in School

Activists championing menstrual hygiene have called for an open conversation on menstrual hygiene management to ensure girls remain in school. Read more »

Uganda: Mental Health - Experts Warn of Serious Risks If Hep Is Not Sought

Experts have warned that without timely intervention, mental health issues can escalate to severe conditions, including the risk of loss of life. Read more »

Uganda: Increasing Fistula Cases Worry Health Ministry

Ministry of Health officials have expressed concern over the increasing number of women with fistula. Read more »

Uganda: Naguru Hospital On Drip

The China Uganda friendship hospital also known as Naguru hospital which is pushing for a national referral trauma center is grappling with outdated operating equipment, junk… Read more »

Uganda: Ex-Vice President Kazibwe Engages Busoga Clan Leaders On Fighting Malaria

Former Vice President, Dr.Specioza Wandera Kazibwe who is also the senior presidential advisor on population and health has in collaboration with Busoga Health Forum (BHF) has… Read more »

Uganda: Cancer Institute Clarifies On Treatment for Foreigners

The Uganda Cancer Institute has refuted allegations of running the public health facility on a discriminatory payment structure in which foreigners allegedly receive free treatment… Read more »

Uganda: Breakthrough Cancer Treatment - Vmat, Imrt Revolutionalise Patient Care

In the ever-evolving landscape of cancer treatment, two innovative therapies are making waves: Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy… Read more »

Uganda: Home Births On Decline in Uganda

The traditional practice of home births in Uganda is experiencing a significant decline, as more women opt for institutional deliveries in hospitals and health centers. Read more »

Uganda: Pader's Awere Upgraded to Health Centre Iv to Support Nodding Syndrome Patients

After a prolonged period of lamentations about a lack of a health facility to provide care and treatment to the nodding syndrome patients in Pader District, Prime Minister Robinah… Read more »

Uganda: Championing Access to Mental Health Care Is Crucial

Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, on par with physical health, and it is a fundamental human right for all individuals to have access to quality mental… Read more »

Uganda: Pre-Eclampsia Second Leading Cause of Maternal Mortality in Uganda

In revelation by the ministry of health, pre-eclampsia has surged to become the second leading cause of maternal mortality in Uganda, responsible for a staggering 13 percent of… Read more »

Uganda: Bridging the Gap - Healthcare Access in Rural Areas

In Uganda's rural areas, accessing healthcare can often be a journey fraught with challenges. From distant health facilities to scarce medical supplies, rural communities grapple… Read more »

Uganda: Combating HIV Stigma - Uganda's Struggle for Awareness and Acceptance

In Uganda, despite significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination continue to pose formidable barriers to prevention, treatment, and support. Read more »

Uganda: Addressing Mental Health in Uganda - Breaking Stigma, Building Support

In Uganda, as in many parts of the world, mental health remains a topic shrouded in stigma and silence. Read more »

Uganda: Unsafe Waters - Katosi Fishermen Decry Shortage of Condoms

Despite Uganda's well-regarded national fight against HIV, a dark undercurrent threatens the health of a fishing community in Mukono district. Here, HIV infection rates are rising… Read more »

Uganda: Rising Cases of HIV In Children Cause For Concern

The Greater Masaka region has witnessed a troubling increase in the number of children born with HIV, with health officials reporting an estimated three to five paediatric cases… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Takes Strides in Fight Against HIV/Aids

Dr. Daniel Byamukama, the head of HIV Prevention at Uganda AIDS Commission has shed light on the nation's ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS. Read more »

Africa: World Health Organization Advises Updated Vaccine Composition to Tackle SARS-CoV-2 Evolution

In a recent update from the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been highlighted that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, continues to circulate and evolve, posing… Read more »

Uganda: Alarming Number of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution, Nema Warns

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of premature deaths attributed to air pollution. Read more »

Uganda: Kiboga Cattle Farmers Say Frustrated By Fake Drugs

Cattle keepers in the cattle corridor district of Kiboga have called upon the government to do everything thing needed to eliminate fake animal drugs on the market. Read more »

Uganda: Purple Skills Klinic Graduates 130

At least 130 youth under the Purple Skills Klinic have graduated with skills in different sectors including crafts and making liquid soap . Read more »

Uganda: UK Imposes Sanctions On Speaker, Others

The UK Government has slapped incredible raft of sanctions of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for exercising "corruption at its worst and that has no place in society." Read more »

Uganda: The Care Giver - Movie About Need for Home-Based Nursing Services Premiered

The 'Care Giver', a movie that movie sheds light on the critical need for home-based nursing services and also educates audiences on effective caregiving practices has been… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Considers Bailout for Struggling Vaccine Factory

Nearly half the requested funds (578 billion shillings) for the supplementary budget are earmarked for Dei Bio Pharma, a Ugandan pharmaceutical company struggling to keep its… Read more »