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27 September 2024, 4:16 pm
Uganda vows to enhance patient safety, healthcare quality amid challenges
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to improving patient safety and healthcare quality, aligning with global efforts to reduce diagnostic errors. The pledge was made by Hon. Hanifa Kawooya Bangirana, Minister of Health in charge…
24 September 2024, 11:24 pm
Uganda commits to Universal Health Coverage by 2030, prioritizing financial prot…
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, emphasising financial protection as a critical pillar. Addressing a gathering at the UN Headquarters, Dr. Aceng highlighted…
24 September 2024, 10:25 am
Uganda to celebrate the African Traditional Medicine Day in style
By Ronald Ssemagonja The world Health Organisation (WHO) member states are tasked to abide by the rules and regulations governing the organisation. It is against this background that Uganda will commemorate the African Tradition Medicine Day on October 10, 2024.…
24 September 2024, 10:05 am
Uganda receives Mpox sample collecting kit boost from Germany and WHO
By Paul Kabali and Alozious Byamukama Uganda’s battle against the Mpox outbreak received a major boost this week with the arrival of 5,000 sample collection kits, valued at UGX 56 million, donated by the German government through the World Health…
21 September 2024, 12:04 pm
Over 2,500 surgeries to be conducted in Ankole subregion
Byamukama Alozious A team of surgeons, accompanied by a diverse group of healthcare providers and experts, is set to perform over 2,500 surgical operations during a week-long surgical camp in the Ankole Subregion. Organised by the Association of Surgeons, the…
19 September 2024, 7:51 pm
Government urged to introduce more regulations to prevent NCDs
By Annet Nakato The Ugandan government is being urged to introduce more regulations to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are on the rise in the country. NCDs, such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and sickle cell disease, affect 1 in 4…
18 September 2024, 7:54 am
Increase in child neglect linked to rising malnutrition rates in Kagadi
By James Muhumuza Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. Medical professionals at Kagadi General Hospital are raising alarms about increasing cases of child neglect, which are contributing to a troubling rise…
17 September 2024, 6:58 pm
Uganda NCD alliance engages media to fight non-communicable diseases
By Nakato Annet The Uganda Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance has raised concerns over the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases in Uganda, particularly diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases, which have negatively impacted the country’s economy. According to Christopher Kwizera, Team Leader at…
11 September 2024, 4:21 pm
New 5th pharmacy board of Uganda sworn in; Minister Kawooya emphasises oath’s…
By Byamukama Alozious The new Pharmacy Board of Uganda was officially inaugurated, continuing its essential role under the Pharmacy and Drug Act of 1971. This board, which regulates pharmaceutical practices and manages medicines, is now led by the newly appointed…
5 September 2024, 5:51 pm
Uganda hosts successful regional lab training for East, Central, and Southern Af…
Byamukama Alozious During the closing ceremony of the East, Central, and Southern Africa/Global Fund and African Society for Laboratory Medicine regional training for biomedical engineers and laboratory scientists in equipment maintenance and external quality assurance (EQA) panel production, Uganda’s National…