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13
Nov

Health

Government Enhances Immunization Coverage, Adds Yellow Fever and Malaria Vaccines

Amanda Bae / 1 year
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3 min read

Government has updated the childhood immunization schedule in Buliisa District, adding the yellow fever vaccine and expanding doses for measles, Rota, and polio vaccines. Dr. Gabriel Taban, Assistant Health Officer, announced this during the “Big Catch-Up” drive to increase vaccination coverage. The government has incorporated the yellow fever vaccine into the childhood immunization schedule, as […]

12
Nov

Health

Bliss GVS Donates UGX 35 million in Essential Medicines to Kampala Health Centers

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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2 min read

Bliss GVS Pharmaceuticals donated UGX 35 million worth of anti-malarial and dermatological medications to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), received by Dr. Sarah Zalwango, Acting Director for Public Health. Dr. Zalwango emphasized the importance of the donation, noting high demand for anti-malarial drugs during the rainy season. She encouraged preventative measures like mosquito net use […]

31
Oct

Health

Uganda Reports 222 Mpox Cases as Kampala Faces Highest Infections

Asekeny Joan / 1 year
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4 min read

Uganda’s mpox outbreak has reached 222 confirmed cases across 21 districts, with Kampala reporting the highest infections. Health officials urge preventive measures, including isolation, hand hygiene, and respiratory care, especially for high-risk groups like caregivers and those with compromised immunity. The number of confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has risen to 222, with the capital […]

29
Oct

Health

WHO Allocates Funds to Combat Monkeypox Outbreak in Uganda

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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3 min read

The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Uganda in addressing a Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak that began on July 24, 2024, with 164 confirmed cases and one death reported so far. WHO’s Deputy Director General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, is in Uganda to assess the situation and collaborate with the government on response strategies. Prime Minister Robinah […]

21
Oct

Health

Arua Hospital’s HDU Thrives with National Grid Connection and UNICEF Support

Asekeny Joan / 1 year
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3 min read

Arua Regional Referral Hospital’s High Dependency Unit has improved patient care following its connection to the national electricity grid and support from UNICEF and SIDA. The unit now admits 30 critical patients monthly, successfully managing life-threatening conditions without fatalities. Arua Regional Referral Hospital’s High Dependency Unit (HDU) has renewed hope following its recent connection to […]

26
Sep

Health

Cultural Leaders Advocate for HIV Hotspot Identification and Increased Testing Access

Asekeny Joan / 1 year
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2 min read

Cultural leaders have urged the Ugandan government to map high-risk HIV areas to reduce infections, particularly among youth. Speaking at the launch of the National HIV and AIDS Action Plan, Richard Josel Obbo emphasized the need for targeted responses in districts with high prevalence rates and called for greater access to self-testing kits. Cultural leaders […]

19
Sep

Health

MPs Advocate for Mandatory Health Checks and Healthier Lifestyles

Amanda Bae / 1 year
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3 min read

Pakwach District Woman Representative, Jane Avur Pacuto, has called for mandatory medical checkups for MPs to prevent sudden deaths, suggesting that doctors regularly visit Parliament to examine legislators. Pakwach District Woman Representative (DWR), Jane Avur Pacuto, has called on the leadership of Parliament to organize mandatory medical checkups for MPs, suggesting that doctors should visit […]

04
Sep

Health

UCI and DRC Collaborate to Establish State-of-the-Art Cancer Treatment Centre in Kivu

Asekeny Joan / 1 year
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2 min read

The Uganda Cancer Institute is collaborating with the Democratic Republic of Congo to establish a new cancer treatment centre in Kivu, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes through shared knowledge and resources. The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is expanding its reach beyond Uganda’s borders through a strategic collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to […]

31
Aug

Health

Ministry of Health Launches TB Awareness Marathon Ahead of National Campaign

Asekeny Joan / 1 year
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4 min read

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with various partners, is organizing a TB marathon to raise awareness about tuberculosis. The event aimed at increasing public knowledge about the disease, its symptoms, and its impact on Uganda. Funds from the marathon will support the construction of an Isolation Unit at Iganga Hospital. The Ministry of Health, […]

30
Aug

Health

Health Camp in Kirinya Reveals Alarming Rates of UTIs, Hypertension, and Diabetes

Asekeny Joan / 1 year
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3 min read

At a health camp in Kirinya, Bukasa, health experts reported a significant number of cases involving urinary tract infections, high blood pressure, and diabetes. The two-day event, supported by the Rotary Club of Kirinya Bukasa and several partners, served over 600 residents with medical treatments and screenings. Health experts have reported an overwhelming number of […]

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Government Enhances Immunization Coverage, Adds Yellow Fever and Malaria Vaccines

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WHO Allocates Funds to Combat Monkeypox Outbreak in Uganda

Arua Hospital’s HDU Thrives with National Grid Connection and UNICEF Support

Cultural Leaders Advocate for HIV Hotspot Identification and Increased Testing Access

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