African Union (AU) ministers have been urged to expedite the signing of Memoranda of Understanding to operationalize five regional animal resource seed centres of excellence, including one in Uganda under the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB).
The Uganda Heart Institute unveiled a catheterization laboratory (CathLab), a specialised heart theatre in which minimally invasive procedures are performed to diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels yesterday 17th December 2024. The Uganda Heart Institute introduced a catheterization laboratory (CathLab), a specialized heart theater where minimally invasive procedures are conducted to […]
The Ministry of Health, KCCA, and UNICEF Uganda are conducting Mpox risk communication campaigns across Kampala and Entebbe. The effort focuses on raising awareness about the virus, its prevention, and its impact on high-risk groups. A Village Health Team (VHT) member conducts risk communication on Mpox at Trinity Church Mengo The Ministry of Health (MoH) […]
The Minister for General Duties, Ms. Justine Lumumba, has called on the government of Uganda to prioritise health security in advance as the key strategy to avert the challenges of unpreparedness during the launch of the Second Uganda National Action Plan for Health Security at Speke Resort Hotel, Munyonyo. During the launch of the Second […]
The Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has been appointed as a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to lead the fight against teenage pregnancy in Busoga and Uganda. The Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has been named a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to spearhead efforts in combating teenage pregnancy in Busoga and throughout […]
UNICEF’s latest report highlights alarming rates of HIV infections among adolescent girls, with seven out of ten new cases occurring in females aged 15-19, and emphasizes the urgent need for improved access to treatment and prevention. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) raised concerns on Friday regarding the disproportionately high rate of new HIV infections […]
The government, in partnership with Korea, has launched a UGX 12 billion faecal sludge treatment plant in Wakiso District to address sanitation challenges in urbanizing areas. The facility, to be completed in 18 months, will process 60 cubic meters of waste daily, enhancing public health and supporting agriculture through treated waste reuse. Dr. Alfred Okot […]
The WHO and the U.S. government have praised Uganda’s public health initiatives, including the long-standing partnership with the U.S. CDC, Makerere University, and the Ministry of Health, which has contributed significantly to disease outbreak responses and improved health outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States government have commended Uganda for its effective […]
The Ministry of Health has initiated the €12 million Karamoja Infrastructure Development Project II (KIDP II) to upgrade healthcare facilities in the poverty-stricken Karamoja region. Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Health has announced a €12 million initiative to upgrade and equip health facilities in the Karamoja region, which faces the highest poverty rate in […]
Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, visited Uganda to commemorate 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), a WHO initiative to provide universal vaccine access. Joined by UNICEF and Ugandan health officials, she witnessed local immunisation efforts and will meet President Museveni to discuss strengthening vaccination services. Dr Sania Nishtar, the chief executive […]
