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Ministry of Health
26 June 2026, 4:06 pm
Over 80 universities join national campaign to curb sickle cell disease
By Byamukama Alozious More than 80 universities and institutions of higher learning have launched the Inter-University Sickle Cell Disease Screening and Awareness Programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening nationwide awareness, promoting routine screening, and encouraging informed reproductive health decisions among…
19 June 2026, 12:54 pm
Health ministry rallies action against sickle cell
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has renewed its commitment to tackling sickle cell disease, one of the country’s most pressing public health challenges, through expanded new-born screening, improved access to treatment, community awareness, and premarital testing. Speaking ahead of the World…
11 June 2026, 11:35 am
New health leadership promises continuity and stronger healthcare services
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s health sector entered a new leadership phase on Wednesday as former Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng officially handed over office to the newly appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, alongside incoming ministers Dr. Charles…
8 June 2026, 4:23 pm
Uganda strengthens Ebola response as Ministry of Health reassures public
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reassured Ugandans and the international community of the country’s continued commitment and capacity to contain the ongoing outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease, emphasising that the situation remains under control despite a…
30 April 2026, 4:19 pm
Omwoleso gw’ebyendiisa gutandiise olweero ku kibangirizi kya banamakolero
By Annet Nakato Ministry y’ebyobulamu ekakasiza ng’omuwendo gw’abaana abakonziba gweyongede nga naabo abafuna omugejjo gweyongede. Okunoonyereza kulaga omuwendo gwabaana abakonzibye guli ku bitundu 24 ku buli kikumi songa mu 2019 gwaali gwakka nga guli ku bitundu 19 kubuli kikumi. Dr…
14 April 2026, 5:28 pm
Ministry launches nutrition for all campaign amid rising malnutrition concerns
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has intensified its fight against malnutrition with the launch of the “Nutrition for All” campaign, as government officials and development partners raise concern over the scale of the crisis affecting children across the country. Data from…
9 March 2026, 5:56 pm
Ugandan health advocates warn weak pandemic agreement could deepen global inequa…
Byamukama Alozious Health activists and civil society leaders in Uganda have urged the European Commission and other high-income countries to stop blocking equity provisions in negotiations to finalize the pathogen-sharing system under the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement. Speaking during…
9 February 2026, 5:11 pm
Uganda introduces mandatory newborn sickle cell screening to save lives
By Byamukama Alozious Hope Fortunate Achilo knows the pain of sickle cell disease all too well. She lost both her daughters, aged 14 and 16, to the genetic blood disorder, despite doing everything she could to save them. Living with…
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…
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…