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15 August 2024, 10:05 am
Journalists urged to prioritise reporting on maternal health
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda continues to face challenges in maternal mortality, journalists are being urged to prioritise maternal health in their reporting. Statistics show that 12 mothers die every day in Uganda, despite a slight decrease from 16 deaths…
14 August 2024, 4:50 pm
SRHR Alliance holds a national interfaith dialogue on adolescent health
By Annet Nakato As youths across the country continue to face various challenges, many have been pushed into actions that are sometimes harmful to their lives. In response, SRHR Alliance has launched the annual National Interfaith Dialogues with religious leaders…
13 August 2024, 4:49 pm
Permanent Secretary MOH meets Supreme Mufti for healthcare partnerships
By Byamukama Alozious The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine, has visited the office of the Supreme Mufti and Kibuli Muslim Hospital to discuss partnerships on health concerns. She was welcomed by the Supreme Mufti of…
6 August 2024, 4:56 pm
E. African stakeholders convene in Kampala to discuss digital health regulations
By Byamukama Alozious Regional health stakeholders gathered in Kampala for a pivotal workshop to advance digital health regulation in East Africa. Hosted by the University of Warwick, Afya na Haki, and the Ministry of Health, Uganda, the meeting brought together…
3 August 2024, 3:20 pm
Vigilance urged by health minister following monkeypox detection in Uganda
By Philip Onyango The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that monkeypox has been detected in the country, with two people suspected to be infected. This was revealed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, during a press…
3 August 2024, 12:47 pm
Ministry of health launches new plan to combat hepatitis B
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to tackle Hepatitis B, which continues to pose a significant threat to the lives of Ugandans. The “National Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control Strategic Plan 2023-28” was launched…
1 August 2024, 12:39 pm
Addressing mental health challenges for teachers and children with MWell
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is a nation of youth, with at least 70% of its population being young people and 50% under 18 years old. Over 10 million children are enrolled in schools, a number that greatly exceeds the available…
29 July 2024, 4:43 pm
2,300 aspiring doctors start internship
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has announced the deployment of 2,300 medical interns to 52 government hospitals across the country. The deployment, which is set to begin on August 1, 2024, aims to improve the patient-doctor ratio and…
19 July 2024, 12:14 pm
Journalists and health experts unite to enhance SRHR reporting
By Byamukama Alozious A meeting organised by the Communications unit at the Ministry of Health brought together health reporters to address Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) challenges in Uganda, including the alarming fact that 34% of maternal deaths…
9 July 2024, 3:47 pm
URCS launches the “Humanity needs you” campaign
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Red Cross Society aims to celebrate 60 years with the “Humanity needs you” campaign, focusing on recruiting volunteers, expanding humanitarian efforts, and improving crisis response. The campaign promotes community engagement and sustainability through activities such…