The $35 million state-of-the-art facility, equipped with advanced medical technology and a 275-bed capacity, will serve both military and civilian patients. Officials say the hospital is set to revolutionize healthcare delivery within Uganda’s defence and public health sectors.
Israeli researchers have discovered that a protein from the COVID-19 virus can trigger the immune system to mistakenly attack healthy cells. According to a new study published in Cell Reports, the virus’s nucleocapsid protein (NP) can spread to uninfected cells and appear on their surface, where it is wrongly identified as a threat. This misidentification activates an immune response that leads to inflammation and tissue damage—factors contributing to severe COVID-19 and long COVID. The study also found that the blood thinner enoxaparin can block NP from binding to healthy cells, offering a potential way to reduce immune-related complications.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala. The index case, a 32-year-old nurse, passed away at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Authorities have identified 44 contacts and initiated response measures, including isolation, contact tracing, and vaccination. The government assures the public that the situation is under control.
Uganda has reported 2,462 confirmed cases of Mpox, with 602 new infections in the past 14 days and 16 deaths. The virus has now spread to 83 districts, with Kampala, Luwero, and Wakiso among the hardest hit.
World Vision, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has implemented a comprehensive Mpox response in Nakasongola, the second most affected district in Uganda. Key initiatives include distributing Infection Prevention and Control supplies, training over 200 Village Health Teams, and establishing two isolation centres.
Speaker Anita Among has assured the public of the government’s commitment to prioritizing public healthcare. During the launch of a free medical camp at Bukedea Comprehensive School, organized by the Ministry of Health, Bukedea District Local Government, and the Anita Foundation, she emphasized her dedication to improving healthcare services.
Mulago National Referral Hospital has requested an additional Shs8.598 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year to enhance its organ transplant services. The hospital’s Executive Director, Dr. Rosemary Byanyima, made the appeal to the Parliamentary Committee on Health.
The Committee on Health has renewed calls for Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital to be upgraded to a National Referral Hospital to ease pressure on Mulago Hospital. The request was made during the 2025/2026 budget discussions.
Dei BioPharma founder and managing director, Dr Mathias Magoola, has secured a patent on his invention of the world’s first universal foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine in the USA.
Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick launched the 14th Rotary Cancer Run at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, praising Uganda’s Rotarians for their efforts in combating cancer. The run, scheduled for August 31, aims to raise funds to complete bunkers and wards for modern cancer treatment machines at the Rotary-Centenary Bank Cancer Ward.
