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7 December 2024, 11:14 am
Palliative care association of Uganda marks 25 years
By Byamukama Alozious The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) marked 25 years of dedicated service to Ugandans with a grand event at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi. This significant milestone was celebrated by dignitaries, including the Minister of Health,…
6 December 2024, 7:13 pm
Children under 5 to benefit from maleria vaccine
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to introduce the malaria vaccine, R21, in April 2025, becoming the 19th country to do so. This initiative is particularly significant, as Uganda ranks third globally in malaria cases and eighth in malaria-related deaths.…
29 November 2024, 4:11 pm
Public urged to support data collectors during malaria survey
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), has launched the Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) to assess the impact of malaria control measures. The survey, running from December 2024 to January 2025,…
28 November 2024, 3:22 pm
Minister Kawooya calls for focus on TB and Leprosy prevention
By Byamukama Alozious Minister of Health for State General Duties, Hanifa Kawooya Bangirana, emphasised the need to focus on prevention and digitalisation of patient data at the 7th annual tuberculosis and leprosy conference. The conference brought together stakeholders to reflect…
11 November 2024, 12:43 pm
Uganda’s nutrition sector adopts technology with Nutritionist 256 app launch
By Byamukama Alozious The Allied Nutritionists Association of Uganda (ANAU) recently launched a digital application designed specifically to support nutrition professionals and students. Named “Nutritionist 256,” the app offers a range of resources, short courses with certification, and advanced data…
8 November 2024, 6:59 pm
Mulekere awo okukambuwalira abakyala b’embuto.-Hon Ronald Balimwezo
bya Annet Nakato Omubaka wa Nakawa East Eng.Ronald Balimwezo alabudde abasawo mu malwaliro ga gavumenti abakambuwalira abakazi b’Embuto ababa bagenze mu Malwaro okunywa eddagala. Balimwezo okuta akaka kidiridde abakyala b’Embuto mu Nakawa okwemulugunya ku Basawo mu malwaliro ga gavumenti ababakambuwalira…
2 November 2024, 12:44 pm
Kampala boda boda riders targeted in HIV testing campaign
By Byamukama Alozious In an effort to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, the Ministry of Health, Kampala Capital City Authority, and Boda Boda leadership have launched a joint campaign to test Boda Boda riders for HIV. According to Kanyike Kivili,…
31 October 2024, 6:46 pm
Uganda’s Mpox outbreak: Students and Kampala residents at high risk
By Byamukama Alozious As Mpox cases continue to rise in many parts of Uganda, students have emerged as the most affected group in the ongoing outbreak, which began in August this year. The Ministry of Health reports that individuals aged…
21 October 2024, 11:50 am
Fort Portal hospital faces challenges amid healthcare improvements
By Byamukama Alozious Fort Portal regional referral hospital is grappling with several challenges, including staff shortages, oxygen supply issues, and inadequate waste management. According to Dr. John Mali from the radiology department, the hospital lacks radiologists to interpret data, resulting…
16 October 2024, 10:37 am
Uganda ready for malaria vaccine in routine immunisation schedule
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health announced the introduction of the malaria vaccine into Uganda’s routine immunisation schedule. Starting April 2025, children below five years will receive four doses of the vaccine, beginning at six months. The vaccine, prequalified…