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2 June 2026, 2:50 pm
Uganda strengthens palliative care services with 11 ambulance donation
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has strengthened its palliative care services following the handover of 11 fully equipped mobile clinic ambulances donated through the Hope on Wheels initiative to support hospice and community outreach services across the country. The ambulances, which…
2 December 2025, 10:21 am
Uganda marks World AIDS Day as Museveni urges renewed HIV fight
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda on Monday commemorated World AIDS Day in Kizinda Town Council, Bushenyi District, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urging the country to “remain vigilant” and protect itself against HIV. The message, delivered on his behalf by Vice…
29 May 2025, 4:38 pm
Third population-based HIV impact assessment launched
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024/2025 has been launched to evaluate the effectiveness of HIV treatment and prevention programs in the country. During the launch at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Wandegeya, Kampala, Dr.…
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…
23 August 2024, 11:50 am
Uganda expands PrEP options in combating HIV
By Byamukama Alozious Journalists in Kampala gathered for a media orientation on HIV and PrEP updates, where they received the latest information on Uganda’s ongoing efforts to combat the HIV epidemic. Despite a 63% decline in AIDS-related deaths as of…