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28 May 2025, 1:03 am
Uganda marks emergency medicine day urges urgent investment in care
By Bymukama Alozious On the first-ever Emergency Medicine Day, the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders issued a strong call for urgent development and investment in Uganda’s emergency medical care system. Despite some progress since the 2018 emergency care system…
17 May 2025, 12:51 pm
Women’s Pro Bono Initiative urges government action after Trump orders
By Nakato Annet Uganda continues to feel the ripple effects of executive orders issued by former US President Donald Trump, which led to the suspension of funding to multiple countries. Among the hardest hit is Uganda, where vital sectors such…
14 May 2025, 5:10 pm
Uganda receives 48 mobile X-ray machines to combat TB
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has received 48 portable digital X-ray systems fitted with computer-aided detection (CAD) software, donated by the US government through PEPFAR and USAID, to enhance tuberculosis (TB) screening across the country. These machines will…
13 May 2025, 5:04 pm
Hope in the action: Uganda fights hard to contain Mpox
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is grappling with a sharp rise in Mpox cases, with over 61,000 infections and 41 deaths confirmed since the outbreak began in August 2024 as the ministry of health fights back to contain the outbreak. According…
13 May 2025, 12:58 pm
Medical practitioners call for increased public awareness on preventable health…
By Philip Onyango Medical practitioners have called for increased public awareness by the government and civil society regarding health issues that can be prevented or managed effectively. They emphasise that simple incidents can lead to loss of life or permanent…
9 May 2025, 4:45 pm
Why Uganda’s national health insurance scheme remains stalled?
By Byamukama Alozious More than five years since it was first introduced, Uganda’s proposed National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) remains stalled, leaving millions of citizens vulnerable to catastrophic health costs and exacerbating inequality in healthcare access. The NHIS Bill was…
8 May 2025, 9:40 pm
CSOs call for greater domestic investment in community health at national dialog…
By Annet Nakato Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are urging the government to boost domestic investment in health services to enhance the well-being of vulnerable communities, particularly in light of declining international aid. This appeal was reiterated during a side event…
5 May 2025, 2:54 pm
Uganda makes progress in nutrition, yet challenges remain
By Byamukama Alozious According to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2022, 26% of children under five years old suffer from stunting nationally, with the Karamoja region having the highest rate at 40%. Samalie Namukose, Assistant Commissioner of the…
30 April 2025, 9:16 pm
Minister Aceng launches pilot programme for last-mile vaccine distribution
By Nakato Annet The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, today launched the National Medical Stores pilot programme for last-mile distribution, aimed at ensuring vaccines reach all government health facilities. She also flagged off 28 refrigerated vehicles to support…
30 April 2025, 6:04 pm
Journalists urged to prioritise drowning stories to help save lives
By Byamukama Alozious Journalists have been urged to prioritise reporting on drowning incidents in a bid to raise awareness and save lives. This call to action was made during a training session held today, 30 April 2025, at Minister’s Village…