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27 March 2025, 9:57 pm
Karamoja’s healthcare crisis: communities forced to rely on informal vendors
By Byamukama Alozious The statistics in the region indicate that 22 subcounties in Karamoja lack health facilities, forcing people to travel long distances for basic medical care. Some individuals are required to walk for hours, or even up to 70km,…
22 March 2025, 11:24 am
Urgent need for SRHR for adolescents
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Youth Advocates Zimbabwe, organised a sensitisation workshop for journalists to support ongoing efforts to promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for all adolescents. According to Dr Roselline Achola, Technical…
19 March 2025, 2:28 pm
We are tired of treating preventable diseases-Ministry of Health
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has launched Sanitation Week, an initiative aimed at promoting sanitation and hygiene practices across Uganda. The launch event took place in Katanga, a densely populated slum in Kampala, and was attended by Minister…
15 March 2025, 8:33 am
A modern laboratory at Lira regional referral hospital commissioned
By Byamukama Alozious A state-of-the-art laboratory has been inaugurated at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, aiming to serve the nine districts of Lango. This development is expected to alleviate the burden of traveling to Mulago National Hospital in Kampala for diagnostic…
7 March 2025, 3:55 pm
Ministry of health flags off malaria vaccine rollout to 105 districts
By Byamukama Alozious Kampala, Uganda – The Ministry of Health has dispatched 2.7 million doses of the malaria vaccine to 105 districts, prioritising areas with high and moderate malaria transmission. This initiative, valued at $9 million, makes Uganda the first…
20 February 2025, 7:22 pm
Ugandan activists rally against US aid freeze impact on HIV programmes
By Byamukama Alozious The Centre for Women Justice Uganda (CWJU) has today morning hosted an emergency meeting to discuss the continued implications of the US aid freeze on HIV advocacy and programming in Uganda. The meeting, brought together key stakeholders,…
18 February 2025, 5:58 pm
Ministry of health discharges 8 Ebola survivors
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has today announced that eight people who had contracted Ebola are now discharged from hospital after recovering from the virus. The outbreak was first reported on January 30, 2025, after a health worker…
16 February 2025, 12:31 pm
Doctors call for supplementaly budget after USAID fund freeze.
Byamukama Alozious Uganda Medical Association has expressed concerns over the USAID fund freeze, which has resulted in 3,000 health providers, including doctors, nurses, and laboratory attendants, losing their jobs. The association’s president, Herbert Lukwata, highlighted the devastating impact on TB…
14 February 2025, 3:12 pm
Kitante wellness center launched to tackle sexual health and STI management
By Byamukama Alozious A wellness center in Kampala was officially launched this morning to provide comprehensive sexual health services and STI management. The center, operated by AHF Uganda Cares, aims to address the growing need for accessible and free sexual…
13 February 2025, 7:08 pm
AHF Uganda Cares, Ministry of Health mark international condom day
By Byamukama Alozious AHF Uganda Cares, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, commemorated International Condom Day in Lukaya, Kalungu District. The event coincided with the launch of the AHF Kalungu Wellness Clinic, officiated by Hon. Paddy Kayondo, the Resident…