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5 February 2026, 12:37 pm
Climate shocks undermine Uganda’s fight against malaria
By Byamukama Alozious Credit; Musinguzi Blanshe Climate change is tightening its grip on Uganda’s long struggle against malaria. New global research warning that climate change could drive an additional 123 million malaria cases and more than 500,000 deaths across Africa…
4 February 2026, 11:08 am
CHEWs expand family planning access as community implant services grow
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding equitable access to quality family planning services, particularly for underserved and hard-to-reach communities, as Uganda works towards its national target of achieving a 50 percent modern contraceptive…
27 January 2026, 5:17 pm
Uganda strengthens routine immunisation amid outbreaks, funding pressure
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to routine immunisation as a critical pillar of public health, even as the country faces recurrent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, reduced partner funding, and rising misinformation about vaccines. Speaking…
23 January 2026, 3:32 pm
Climate change, flooding fuel disease outbreaks across Africa – WHO
By Byamukama Alozious The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region has warned that climate change, flooding, and population displacement are accelerating the spread of cholera and other deadly diseases across parts of Africa, particularly in Southern Africa. Speaking during a…
24 December 2025, 3:32 pm
Uganda launches distribution of 25.8 million mosquito nets to combat malaria sur…
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s Ministry of Health has launched the distribution of 25.8 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets across 130 districts, targeting protection for 8.5 million people against malaria, the continent’s leading killer disease. The campaign prioritises vulnerable groups, including pregnant…
22 December 2025, 8:20 pm
Government launches nationwide distribution of mosquito nets
By Nakato Annet The Ministry of Health, together with the National Medical Stores (NMS), has launched a nationwide campaign to distribute mosquito nets aimed at reducing malaria infections across Uganda. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Health, Jane Ruth…
15 December 2025, 3:48 pm
Every woman counts: Promoting early detection and life-saving cancer awareness
By Regina Nassanga Women Let’s Talk | Every Thursday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Women Let’s Talk, we hosted Ms Gertrude Nakigudde, CEO of the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation (UWOCASO). She discussed the current state of women’s cancers…
15 December 2025, 3:31 pm
Empowered youth, healthier women: Raising awareness on cervical cancer preventio…
By Wilex Mukisa Youth Talk Show | Every Saturday 2:00–3:30 PM This episode of the Youth Talk Show focuses on cervical cancer and what every young woman should know about prevention and early detection. Listen to this informative radio programme,…
15 December 2025, 3:01 pm
Regional hospitals achieve full coverage with mobile TB clinics
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has expanded access to tuberculosis (TB) services with the launch of 11 new mobile TB clinic trucks, bringing the total number of mobile units to 16 and ensuring coverage across the country’s 16 regional referral hospitals.…
11 December 2025, 7:42 pm
Health leaders call for stronger human resources, financing, and prevention
By Byamukama Alozious During the launch of the Annual Health Sector Performance Report for the 2024/25 financial year, top health sector leaders warned that Uganda’s ambitions for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) will not be achieved without strengthening human resources, health…