Disease Elimination

1 October 2025, 6:04 pm

Uganda launches campaign against neglected tropical diseases

By Byamukama Alozious During the 16th annual Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Conference, hosted in Uganda for the first time, global health experts, researchers, and policymakers gathered to discuss progress, challenges, and future strategies in combating NTDs. Health experts reported that…

14 July 2025, 3:52 pm

Uganda to host triple elimination conference on HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to host the Triple Elimination Conference in Africa from 21st to 23rd July in Munyonyo, Kampala, with the aim of eliminating HIV, Hepatitis B, and syphilis. The conference will bring together policymakers, health professionals,…