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Centenary Bank and Rotary Club International Raise Over Sh380m for Nsambya Hospital Radiotherapy Plant During Kagadi Cancer Run

Centenary Bank branches, in partnership with Rotary Club International, raised over sh380m during the Kagadi Cancer Run to help construct a radiotherapy plant at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala. This is part of the sh11.8bn needed for the project. The funds will aid in cancer screening and treatment. Thousands of people graced the 2022 Rotary Cancer […]

VP Alupo assures the elevation of Pallisa hospital to referral

Pallisa general hospital that serves the districts of Butebo, Kibuku, Budaka, Kaliro, Pallisa and close areas of Ngora and Kumi districts is going to be elevated to North Bukedi regional hospital. Pallisa leaders welcome VP Jessica Alupo to Adal primary school in Pallisa. Photo credit: New vision The Pallisa General Hospital will be upgraded to […]

East African Community Urges Public Awareness to Combat Spread of Monkey pox

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called on member states to educate the public on preventing the spread of Mpox (Monkeypox), following reports of rising cases in the region. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported over 21,000 cases and more than 1,000 deaths since 2022. Uganda recently confirmed two cases in Kasese […]

Uganda to Receive First Shipment of Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injections in October

Uganda is set to receive its first shipment of long-acting HIV prevention injections in October, marking a significant advancement in the fight against HIV/AIDS. These injections, effective for up to two months per dose, represent a novel approach to prevention. The Ministry of Health will provide these injections free of charge at public health facilities. […]

Uganda Launches Groundbreaking Partnership to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases

In a significant move to address non-communicable diseases, the Ministry of Health Uganda, AstraZeneca, and the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau launched a partnership under the Healthy Heart Africa program. Ministry of Health Uganda, AstraZeneca, and the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) launching a collaborative partnership under the Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) program at Hotel Protea […]

Busoga Commends Heart Specialists for Successful Pediatric Cardiac Surgeries

The people of Busoga have praised heart specialists for successfully performing cardiac surgeries on 11 children during a five-day event at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH), in collaboration with the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). Dr. Charles David Mukisa commended the professionals for their dedication and excellence. LIKE an unknown author has written that “…save one, […]

Health Minister Aceng Advocates for Enhanced Domestic Financing for Health Sector

Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, Health Minister, calls for enhanced domestic financing for health due to diminishing partner resources. She says there’s need for innovative funding strategies in a constrained fiscal environment. The Health Minister, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has emphasized the necessity of increasing domestic financing for health, citing the anticipated decline in partner resources. […]

Jinja Hospital Advances Healthcare Infrastructure with Modern Incinerator and Infrastructure Development Plans

Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) celebrates the construction of a modern water-borne incinerator, funded by USAID, awaiting approval from NEMA and subsequent commissioning by the Ministry of Health. This development marks a significant improvement in waste management and healthcare delivery for the 11 administrative units served by the hospital. JINJA Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) has […]

Quality Control in Hair Care: UNBS Emphasizes Certification for Relaxers

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards emphasizes the importance of using certified hair relaxers bearing the UNBS Quality Mark to ensure consumer safety and product quality. UNBS spokesperson Slyvia Kirabo The national standards body has issued an appeal to all consumers and salon owners/operators, urging them to utilize hair relaxers that are certified and bear […]

Mbarara Hospital Boss receives Presidential Award for outstanding service

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has hailed Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) boss Dr Celestine Barigye for his visionary leadership whose impact is not only felt at the institution he heads but across the region. The director of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), Dr. Celestine Barigye, has received praise from the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) […]