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Kiruddu, Kawempe hospitals set for expansion

Kiruddu and Kawempe national referral hospitals in Kampala are set for extension after Parliament recently approved shillings 15 billion for the two facilities to buy land. Kiruddu and Kawempe national referral hospitals in Kampala are slated to be expanded after Parliament recently allocated shillings 15 billion for the two facilities to buy property. This follows […]

Uganda Receives Johnson & Johnson Ebola Vaccines

Uganda has received 25,060 doses of Johnson & Johnson Ebola vaccinations, signaling a proactive step in preventing Ebola outbreaks. The vaccines will be deployed in high-risk districts for health and frontline workers. With the receipt of 25,060 doses of Johnson & Johnson Ebola vaccinations, the government has made a major advancement in its preventive measures […]

Site Cleared for Uganda Cancer Institute’s PET Centre Project

The Uganda Cancer Institute seeks parliamentary approval and funding to establish a sh110b PET centre, aiming to enhance early cancer detection and reduce overseas referrals. The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) informed Parliament that a proposed site for the establishment of a sh110b Positron Emission Tomography (PET) center has been approved and is awaiting groundbreaking. Led […]

Belgian-Funded Initiative to Enhance Health Education in Uganda

Hoima and Jinja schools of nursing, along with Fort Portal College of Health Science, are set to receive a substantial financial boost of approximately 19 billion Ugandan shillings (4.7 million euros) through a collaborative project between the Belgian government and the Ugandan Ministry of Health. Hoima and Jinja schools of nursing and midwifery, along with […]

Medical Professionals Push for AI Integration in Healthcare

Medical professionals at Mbarara University of Science and Technology advocate for government leadership in integrating Artificial Intelligence into healthcare, citing its potential to expedite diagnoses and improve patient care. Medical professionals and researchers affiliated with Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) respectfully urge governmental intervention to spearhead the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within […]

Dr. Aceng’s Appeal for Continued COVID-19 Vigilance   

Ugandans have been urged by the Health Minister Dr. Jane Aceng to strictly follow preventive measures against COVID-19, including as frequent handwashing, sanitization, and upholding social separation in a statement highlighting the importance of ongoing surveillance against the virus following First Lady Janet Museveni’s positive COVID-19 test results from tests taken around Christmas. On Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Makerere University’s GMI Labs Achieves Approval for DNA Paternity Testing

The Genomics, Molecular, and Immunology Laboratories (GMI Labs), operating under Makerere University Biomedical Research Center (MakBRC), have recently obtained official approval from the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Uganda to perform DNA Paternity Tests. This marks a significant expansion of their diagnostic capabilities, reinforcing their status as a trusted institution for advanced genetic diagnostics in the country.