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MedXpo Africa Unveils Inaugural Medical Expo: Bridging Healthcare Knowledge and Accessibility Gap in Uganda

MedXpo Africa Events is set to host its inaugural medical expo in Kampala this September, from the 7th to the 9th, at UMA Show Grounds Lugogo. This pioneering event aims to bridge the knowledge and healthcare accessibility gap between healthcare institutions, professionals, and the public. MedXpo Africa Events is to launch its first ever medical […]

Government Invests in Infrastructure to Test and Treat Tuberculosis

In a decisive move, the government of Uganda has taken a proactive stance against Tuberculosis (TB). With its unwavering commitment to health and well-being, the Ugandan government has undertaken monumental steps to ensure that TB is identified, treated, and eradicated. Through the fusion of advanced medical technology, community outreach, and public awareness campaigns, the country […]

UNBS Recognized for Leading Food Fortification Efforts in Uganda

The USAID-Advancing Nutrition initiative has praised the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) for its role in promoting food fortification and improving nutrition. UNBS enforces mandatory food fortification regulations in Uganda, and it has received recognition for its efforts.

Lubaga Hospital Unveils Transplant Theatre for Kidney, Liver, and Corneal Procedures

Lubaga Hospital introduces a specialized transplant theatre for kidney, liver, and corneal transplants, aiming to eliminate the need for costly overseas procedures. The facility was inaugurated by Dr. Henry Mwebesa from the Ministry of Health and is named after Dr. Rita Moser, the hospital’s first medical superintendent. Lubaga Hospital Transplant Centre Lubaga Hospital has commissioned […]

Strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness in Refugee Hosting Districts

Government of Uganda, in a remarkable collaborative effort with the World Bank, has procured 220 motorcycles and 457 laptops to bolster health emergency preparedness in the country’s refugee-hosting districts. This significant initiative aims to ameliorate healthcare services, particularly during emergencies, in the 12 districts that host the country’s refugee population. The materials, which were delivered […]

Health Ministry Receives EU-IGAD Mobile Laboratory to Strengthen Medical Surveillance in Remote Areas

The Ministry of Health has received a fully equipped mobile laboratory truck worth Shs700m from the European Union (EU) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The mobile laboratory will enhance the ministry’s capacity to conduct medical surveillance in remote and cross-border areas. The Ministry of Health on Wednesday 26th July 2023 received a fully […]

Bukedi Sub-region Chosen for High-Level Malaria Prevention Technology Pilot

President Museveni, in collaboration with scientists, has selected Bukedi Sub-region as a pilot area for a new mosquito radiation sterilisation technology aimed at preventing malaria. The innovative approach, which sterilizes male mosquitoes to reduce their offspring, will be deployed in areas with high malaria prevalence. If successful, the initiative will be expanded to other regions […]

Ministry of Health assigns two laboratories to carry out DNA testing

Regarding DNA paternity testing, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, announced that no lab or facility can send DNA samples for paternity testing abroad without clearance from the Director General of Health Services and/or the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology. Labs interested in conducting DNA paternity tests can apply for evaluation […]

Ministry of Health Uganda to Invest in Regional Air Ambulances

In a significant effort to enhance emergency medical services and address the challenges of timely patient transportation, the Ministry of Health Uganda has decided to invest in regional air ambulances. This move aims to reduce unacceptable delays and in order to ensure the swift and efficient transportation of critically ill or injured patients. Ministry of […]